The Ohio Perinatal Task Force discusses House Concurrent Resolution 16, which recognizes the importance of perinatal mental health in Ohio.

The Ohio Perinatal Mental Health Task Force is a collaboration of individuals and organizations dedicated to advancing policies and initiatives that improve access to care and treatment for perinatal mental health, which affects 1 in 7 mothers and birthing individuals. This press conference will showcase Ohio's commitment to ensuring that perinatal mental health is affordable, accessible, and a priority for public health policy.

Who:
Senate Minority Leader Nickie Antonio (D-Lakewood)
Sen. Stephanie Kunze (R-Dublin)
Rep. Sharon Ray (R-Medina)
Rep. Anita Somani, MD (D-Dublin)
Dr. Ujjwal Ramtekkar, Chief Medical Officer, LifeStance Health
Ebony Wilson, Program Director, Perinatal Outreach and Encouragement for Moms (POEM)
Tonya Fulwider, Executive Director, Mental Health America of Ohio