Increasing Mental Health Access for Low-Income Pregnant and Postpartum Women

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Main Focus:

  • Increase access to mental health benefits among Medicaid-eligible pregnant women who screen positive for depressive symptoms.
  • This study aims to help low-income pregnant women who have a positive depression screen; 1) overcome barriers to accessing care and seeking mental health treatment by providing them with a small incentive to utilize services and 2) systematize the ongoing coordination of care during the postpartum period following the termination of Medicaid benefits.