This bill is a memorial recognizing the significance of maternal mental health and designating May as "National Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month" in New Mexico. It highlights the concerning statistics regarding prenatal and perinatal depression, which affects 10 to 20 percent of new and expectant mothers, often leading to feelings of confusion, shame, and isolation. The bill emphasizes the need for increased awareness, education, and access to screening and treatment options for these mood disorders, which can have detrimental effects on both mothers and their children.

The resolution calls on the New Mexico Department of Health to collaborate with various coalitions and organizations to enhance awareness and education about maternal mental health issues. It also encourages the exploration of prenatal screening tools and aims to improve access to effective treatment and support services for maternal and infant mental health care across the state. Additionally, the bill formally establishes May as a month dedicated to raising awareness about maternal mental health.