The Nassau executive, Bruce Blakeman, promotes awareness of the mental health problems faced by first -time mothers and also announces that the ceremonial dome of the headquarters of the government of this Long Island county will light purple in honor of the “month of maternal mental health.”
At a press conference held in the Executive and Leodore Roosevelt building, in Mineola, the Blakeman Executive encouraged first -time mothers and their families to seek help if they suffer from anxiety or depression after the birth of a child. He pointed out that this type of problem is not uncommon.
«One in five women experiences a perinatal problem. Here in Nassau County, we want to make sure that women who have these problems receive all the resources they need, ”Blakeman said.
Nassau legislators, public health officials and defenders of maternal mental health joined the event to talk about the dismissal of mental health problems and support for new mothers.
“Priority is fundamental,” said Victoria Caputo, defender of mental health, influencer and mother resident in Long Island. «Postpartum depression is real. Postpartum anxiety is real. And you don’t have to be ashamed to recognize it ».
In addition to prioritizing, Republican Blakeman added that Nassau County is ready and willing to help any new mother who needs help.
«Women now have resources, and it is something we want to talk about. We want you to know that you are not alone, that we are there with you, that we will support them and make sure that you receive everything you need to have good mental health, ”he said.
No father or mother should have to suffer in silence. A conditions such as postpartum depression and anxiety affect thousands of first -time mothers every year, affecting their well -being and puts the health of their children and families at risk.
Nassau County residents, in Long Island, can call the Nassau County Behavioral Health line (Nassau County Behavioral Health Hotline) to obtain support by calling (516) 227-8255.
