Needs

The Arizona Perinatal Psychiatry Access Line, launched in June 2023 and funded by the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, is the only resource of its kind in the state. The need in this state is great, as the rural, medically underserved areas are vast.

1:5

Women in the U.S. suffer from maternal mental health complications

15,000

Women per year in AZ suffer from Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMAD)

80%

Of women with PMADs are not diagnosed or treated

#1

PMADs are the #1 complication of pregnancy and childbirth

$399M

AZ spends annually on increased health care costs and lost productivity

98%

of mental health and substance use disorders are preventable

AZ

has a mental health care shortage

Needs & Impact

Perinatal

Needs

1:5

15,000

80%

#1

$399M

98%

AZ