Va. Code § 32.1-73.29: Public awareness campaign; Department authorized to seek funding

A. The Department shall create and distribute educational materials on perinatal and postpartum depression. Such materials shall include:1. Fact sheets on symptoms, causes, and available treatment options;2. Contact information for local, state, and national resources, including crisis hotlines, counseling services, and support groups;3. Guidance for health care providers on screening, diagnosing, and managing perinatal and postpartum depression; and4. Information on the impact of untreated perinatal and postpartum depression on maternal and infant health outcomes.B. The Department shall distribute materials prepared pursuant to subsection A to:1. Health care providers, including obstetricians, midwives, pediatricians, and primary care physicians;2. Hospitals, birthing centers, and clinics;3. Community organizations, including faith-based groups and nonprofit organizations; and4. Public health offices and other relevant government agencies.2025, c. 700.