The Maternal Mental Health Crisis—A Dangerous Blind Spot in US Medicine

This Viewpoint discusses the maternal mental health crisis in the US, outlining gaps in care and assessing the preparedness of the system to handle severe acute perinatal psychiatric crises.

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JAMA
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2026-09-16
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https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2026.20213
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Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
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The Maternal Mental Health Crisis—A Dangerous Blind Spot in US Medicine

Marcela Almeida
JAMA
Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
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The Maternal Mental Health Crisis—A Dangerous Blind Spot in US Medicine

Marcela Almeida
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Abstract

This Viewpoint discusses the maternal mental health crisis in the US, outlining gaps in care and assessing the preparedness of the system to handle severe acute perinatal psychiatric crises.

JAMA
Cambridge Health Alliance (US), Harvard University (US)
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Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
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