Perinatal Mood Disorders Prevention Act Now Law In Illinois

I heard from Mary Howorth that Illinois Senate Bill 15 became Public Act 095-0469 which means that the Perinatal Mood Disorders Prevention Act is law as of January 1, 2008 in Illinois!! She says she is thrilled and is working to get some more money behind it. Mary says a lot of good things have come out of the process of getting the bill passed. The Voices for Illinois Children and Illinois Ounce of Prevention hosted a summit on perinatal depression and are really behind some huge changes that are on the horizon for women, children and families here. She’s going to keep us updated …