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 critical issue of maternal health, particularly mental health, affecting new and expectant mothers, with statistics indicating that between ten and twenty percent experience prenatal and perinatal depression and related mood disorders. The bill emphasizes the need for increased awareness, education, and access to screening and treatment options, as many women may not seek help due to stigma and lack of information.

The resolution calls on the New Mexico Department of Health to collaborate with various coalitions and organizations to enhance awareness and education regarding maternal mental health. 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, it formally establishes May as a month dedicated to raising awareness about these important issues.