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This resolution expresses congressional support for designating May 6, 2026, as "National Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day" to increase public understanding of mental health conditions affecting pregnant women and new mothers. The bill highlights that approximately one in five women experience maternal mental health conditions each year, impacting roughly 800,000 American families, with even higher rates among military personnel and medically underserved populations. The resolution notes that these conditions, including depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders, are largely preventable and treatable but that 75 percent of affected mothers never receive treatment, costing the U.S. economy approximately $14.2 billion annually. The resolution calls on federal, state, and local governments and citizens to support awareness activities and promote education about maternal mental health, particularly for high-risk groups such as servicemembers, veterans, rural mothers, and underserved communities. This is a symbolic resolution with no direct funding or implementation requirements, as it simply designates a day for awareness and encourages support for maternal mental health initiatives.

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