About Session
Session Description
The systems families encounter during pregnancy and postpartum are shaped by policy decisions—decisions that influence access to care, workforce capacity, and health outcomes. Together, we will examine the everyday policies and practices that shape people’s experiences, discuss how advocacy can be a natural extension of caring for families, and explore ways providers, advocates, and community members can help build a Montana where all families have the support they need.
Learning Objectives
- Identify current policy priorities shaping perinatal mental health in Montana
- Explain how policy decisions impact access to care and outcomes for moms, babies, and families
- Recognize opportunities to take bold, informed action in policy and advocacy efforts
- Apply practical strategies to influence and support policies that strengthen perinatal mental health systems in Montana
