The Senate Resolution urges the Louisiana Department of Health to develop a public service campaign aimed at raising awareness and educating the public about perinatal mental health care. It highlights the alarming statistics regarding maternal mortality in the U.S., particularly among black women, and emphasizes that mental health issues are the most common complications during pregnancy, affecting a significant number of women. The resolution points out that many women with perinatal mental health problems go undiagnosed and untreated, often due to stigma and a lack of awareness among healthcare providers and the public.

Additionally, the resolution calls for enhanced training for healthcare providers in perinatal mental health care and supports the establishment of a statewide mental health consultation program to improve the identification and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders among pregnant and postpartum women. It also encourages the Louisiana Department of Health to seek sustainable funding for this initiative, recognizing the critical need for improved mental health services in the state, especially given the existing shortage of mental health professionals.