Perinatal Behavioral Health
Maternal mental health is infant mental health. The latest 2026 data from the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health reminds us that 1 in 5 women experience a maternal mental health disorder, and rates of distress among mothers continue to rise. These experiences—whether during pregnancy or postpartum—shape early relationships, influence development, and impact the well-being of families and communities.
Why this matters for our work:
Early relationships are the foundation of development. When maternal mental health needs go unmet, those relationships—and the systems around them—are strained. Advancing infant mental health begins with supporting those who nurture it.
Read Advancing Perinatal Behavioral Healthcare in Nevada
This project examines the intersections between healthcare, behavioral health, child welfare, infant and early childhood systems in Nevada, identifying barriers to care that must be addressed to improve outcomes for perinatal women, their infants, and families. This publication was made possible through a subaward from the
State of Nevada, Division of Public and Behavioral Health, to Roseman University of Health Sciences, funded by the State Pilot Grant for Treatment for Pregnant and Postpartum Women (PPW-PLT) grant #H579TI086447-02, awarded by the Nevada DHS DPBH Bureau of Behavioral Health, Wellness and Prevention. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily reflect the official views of the State of Nevada or the
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. It is our sincere intention to accurately reflect the perspectives of all who graciously shared their views and experiences with us as part of this project. All interviews were conducted anonymously, and no quote or statement is attributed to any person or entity to maintain confidentiality of our contributor.