Dartmouth Health Introduces Mental Health Navigator Role for New Moms
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
Dartmouth Health Children's has introduced what it believes to be the first maternal mental health navigator role in the U.S., designed to assist new mothers experiencing mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, which are major contributors to maternal suicide. The initiative is part of a year-long pilot program focused on creating a sustainable support model and fostering communication between mothers, healthcare providers, and community resources. Over the past five years, Dartmouth Health has implemented screening for mental health conditions in new mothers, connecting those in need with navigators like Heather Martin for assistance, therapy, and preventative care strategies.
