PENNSYLVANIA (WPVI) -- Pennsylvania lawmakers are taking steps to improve the mental health of new mothers. On Wednesday, officials announced a campaign to spread awareness. Maternal mental health conditions are considered a leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths in Pennsylvania.
For women of color, it's even higher. Now, more support is on the way for new mothers as part of a new initiative -- Act 102. It directs the state's Department of Health to create a public awareness campaign about the symptoms, side effects, and treatment for perinatal and post-partum depression.
Learn more about the new initiative in the video above..
