Bill 33 – Maternal Mental Health Day Act would make the first Wednesday of May Maternal Mental Health Day. The goal is to promote awareness of maternal mental illnesses, such as perinatal mood and anxiety disorder, that can be caused by pregnancies. There is an emphasis here on marginalized populations, such as LGBTQ2S+ people, members of Indigenous communities, etc. where existing issues such as addictions and substance use can make these problems worse.
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