California has been ranked No. 1 in the nation for maternal mental health support by the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health, as highlighted by Governor Gavin Newsom on June 1.
- The state earned a B+ grade, the highest in the country, based on measures including Medi-Cal screening mandates, extended postpartum coverage, and a state task force. - The U.S.
overall received a C grade, improving from a C- last year, but earned an F in the new "Parental Support" measure covering paid leave and childcare. - California's efforts include a perinatal wellness convention and one of only five perinatal inpatient psychiatric units in the country at El Camino Health in Mountain View.
The report underscores that while California leads, no state achieved an A grade, highlighting ongoing gaps in maternal mental health care nationwide.