CODE OF VIRGINIA

PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN; DEPARTMENT AUTHORIZED TO SEEK FUNDING (§ 32.1-73.29)

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;

   2. Hospitals, birthing centers, and clinics;

   3. Community organizations, including faith-based groups and nonprofit
   organizations; and

   4. Public health offices and other relevant government agencies.

HISTORY: 2025, c. 700.