Act No. 8372 (33rd Legislature) — An Act amending title 19, chapter 45 of the Virgin Islands Code adding subchapter VI relating to maternal mental health ---0---
ACTNO. 8372 BILL NO. 33-0246 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS Regular Scssion 2020 An Act amending title 19, chapter 45 of the Virgin Islands Code adding subchapter VI relating to maternal mental health ---0--- WHEREAS, depression. the most common mood disorder in the general population, is approximately twice as common in women as in men, with its initial onset peaking during the reproductive-age years; VHEREAS. perinatal depression is a common complication of pregnancy with potentially devastating consequences if it goes unrecognized and untreated; WHEREAS, perinatal depression often goes unrecognized because changes in sleep. appetite, and libido may be attributed to normal pregnancy and postpartum changes; WHEREAS. …
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