§ 32.1-73.29 Public awareness campaign; Department authorized to seek funding
A. The Department shall create and distribute educational materials on perinatal and postpartum depression. Such materials shall include:
1. Fact sheets on symptoms, causes, and available treatment options;
2. Contact information for local, state, and national resources, including crisis hotlines, counseling services, and support groups;
3. Guidance for health care providers on screening, diagnosing, and managing perinatal and postpartum depression; and
4. Information on the impact of untreated perinatal and postpartum depression on maternal and infant health outcomes.
B. The Department shall distribute materials prepared pursuant to subsection A to:
1. Health care providers, including obstetricians, midwives, pediatricians, and primary care physicians;
3. Community organizations, including faith-based groups and nonprofit organizations; and
4. Public health offices and other relevant government agencies.
History
This law was first created in 2025. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapter 700 of that year’s edition of “Acts of Assembly,” the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year.
2025, c. 700.