NC Maternal Mental Health MATTERS /ncmatters/ Making Access to Treatment, Evaluation, Resources, and Screening Better Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:43:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Zuranolone Toolkit /ncmatters/wp-content/uploads/sites/1000/2025/03/Zuranolone-Toolkit_VER7.pdf Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:26:38 +0000 /ncmatters/?p=4608 Zuranolone is a FDA-approved oral treatment for postpartum depression in adults.

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Zuranolone is a FDA-approved oral treatment for postpartum depression in adults.

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HRSA: MMHSUD Program Fact Sheet /ncmatters/wp-content/uploads/sites/1000/2025/01/HRSA-MMHSUD-Factsheet.December-2024.pdf Mon, 13 Jan 2025 21:57:05 +0000 /ncmatters/?p=4572 The post HRSA: MMHSUD Program Fact Sheet appeared first on NC Maternal Mental Health MATTERS.

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Perinatal Anxiety Toolkit /ncmatters/wp-content/uploads/sites/1000/2024/11/24-7509-MED_NCMatters_PerinatalAnxietyToolkit_Final.pdf Tue, 05 Nov 2024 22:11:03 +0000 /ncmatters/?p=4499 Perinatal anxiety impacts 1 in 5 pregnant and postpartum people.

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Perinatal anxiety impacts 1 in 5 pregnant and postpartum people.

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NC General Assembly Invests $835 Million in Behavioral Health /ncmatters/2024/09/general-assembly-invested-835-million/ Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:54:45 +0000 /ncmatters/?p=4458 Last year the General Assembly invested $835 million to strengthen the state’s behavioral health system, including programs like NC MATTERS and NC PAL. This historic commitment to improving health, well-being, and day-to-day lives of North Carolinians and their families, is outlined in a new report,ÌýTransforming North Carolina’s Behavioral Health System: Investing in a System That Delivers Whole-Person … Read more

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Last year the  to strengthen the state’s behavioral health system, including programs like NC MATTERS and NC PAL. This historic commitment to improving health, well-being, and day-to-day lives of North Carolinians and their families, is outlined in a ,Ìý released by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).

The report describes the state’s expansive and strategic efforts to transform the public behavioral health system to deliver high-quality, equitable, accessible care that meets people where they are in their communities.  NCDHHS has made sweeping changes over the past seven years and continues to make using these investments, including strengthening the state’s system of care for people experiencing a crisis, expanding treatment options for children and youth with complex needs, improving outcomes for people involved in or at risk to enter the justice system, and supporting the behavioral health workforce.

This work doesn’t happen without critical partnerships with community organizations across the state helping to expand access to services; and most importantly, the commitment of North Carolina’s behavioral health workforce to continue improving outcomes for the people and families they serve.

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Behavioral Health Trends Among Perinatal North Carolina Medicaid Beneficiaries https://ncmedicaljournal.com/article/123264-behavioral-health-trends-among-perinatal-north-carolina-medicaid-beneficiaries Wed, 25 Sep 2024 19:05:31 +0000 /ncmatters/?p=4452 The NC MATTERS team put together a brief paper using Medicaid claims data to examine behavioral health care access trends among perinatal people.

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The NC MATTERS team put together a brief paper using Medicaid claims data to examine behavioral health care access trends among perinatal people.

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Perinatal ADHD Toolkit /ncmatters/wp-content/uploads/sites/1000/2024/09/24-7509-MED_NCMatters_ADHDWomen_Final.pdf Wed, 04 Sep 2024 18:27:04 +0000 /ncmatters/?p=4448 ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders, and symptoms typically extend across the lifespan.

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ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders, and symptoms typically extend across the lifespan.

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NC MATTERS Impact Report: A Five-Year Milestone (2018-2023) /ncmatters/2024/08/impact-report-2023/ Fri, 30 Aug 2024 19:34:19 +0000 /ncmatters/?p=4439 Explore the latest NC MATTERS Impact Report, showcasing key activities, milestones, and provider feedback from September 2018 to September 2023. Our psychiatry access program continues to meet the evolving needs of perinatal patients and healthcare professionals across North Carolina. Access the report here.  

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Explore the latest NC MATTERS Impact Report, showcasing key activities, milestones, and provider feedback from September 2018 to September 2023. Our psychiatry access program continues to meet the evolving needs of perinatal patients and healthcare professionals across North Carolina. Access the report here.

 

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PSI-NC Annual Member Meeting /ncmatters/2024/08/psi-nc-annual-member-meeting/ Fri, 23 Aug 2024 16:27:56 +0000 /ncmatters/?p=4427 On Saturday, September 7th, 2024 PSI-NC is hosting their annual member meeting with NC MATTERS and NC PAL Program Manager, Carine Kelleher, as guest speaker! Join PSI-NC to hear Carine discuss “Cultural Community Wealth and the Perinatal Population,” and stick around for the opportunity to network, learn, and plan for 2025! WHEN: Saturday, September 7, … Read more

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On Saturday, September 7th, 2024 PSI-NC is hosting their annual member meeting with NC MATTERS and NC PAL Program Manager, Carine Kelleher, as guest speaker! Join PSI-NC to hear Carine discuss “Cultural Community Wealth and the Perinatal Population,” and stick around for the opportunity to network, learn, and plan for 2025!

WHEN: Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

WHERE: Robeson Community College

SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY:

Carine Lucia Kelleher, MPH

“Cultural Community Wealth and the Perinatal Population”

 

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2024 Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Summit /ncmatters/2024/05/2024-maternal-mental-health-and-substance-use-summit/ Thu, 16 May 2024 19:49:25 +0000 /ncmatters/?p=4379 OPTIMIZING OUTCOMES: Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Summit On Friday, August 16th, 2024, NC MATTERS and the NC DHHS Maternal Health Branch, Women, Infant, and Community Wellness Section, are inviting healthcare and public health professionals to join us in Asheville to learn about how we can improve our support of maternal health outcomes. … Read more

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OPTIMIZING OUTCOMES: Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Summit

On Friday, August 16th, 2024, NC MATTERS and the NC DHHS Maternal Health Branch, Women, Infant, and Community Wellness Section, are inviting healthcare and public health professionals to join us in Asheville to learn about how we can improve our support of maternal health outcomes. Aiming to provide relevant updates to maternal health screening and treatment options, as well as to elevate destigmatizing approaches to integrated care, this event has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. Participants will engage in discussion and tackle real-world scenarios across North Carolina perinatal care regions.

Registration is now open! .

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Patient Letter for Providers /ncmatters/2024/02/patient-letter-for-providers/ Fri, 23 Feb 2024 01:57:42 +0000 /ncmatters/?p=4253 Do you need mental health care but can’t find a specialist? Share this patient letter with your primary care provider to let them know how NC MATTERS can help. NC MATTERS operates in the state of North Carolina, and as such, this letter is intended only intended for patients and providers in the state of … Read more

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Do you need mental health care but can’t find a specialist? Share this patient letter with your primary care provider to let them know how NC MATTERS can help.

NC MATTERS operates in the state of North Carolina, and as such, this letter is intended only intended for patients and providers in the state of North Carolina.

Download here: NC MATTERS Patient Letter to Provider

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