Pressley, Booker Reintroducing the MOTHER Act to address maternal health disparities

Pressley, Booker Reintroducing the MOTHER Act to address maternal health disparities

Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) and Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) reintroduced the Maximizing Outcomes for Mothers Through Improving and Enhancing Services (MOMMIES) Act ) of Medicaid in an effort to address consistent disparities in maternal health by race and Mortality. The bill, originally introduced by two lawmakers in 2019, would promote more affordable health care for … Read more

Mental health in India | How does India address mental health among students?

Mental health in India |  How does India address mental health among students?

According to the National Mental Health Survey (NMHS) conducted in 2015-2016, the prevalence of mental disorders in children between the ages of 13-17 was 7.3% in both sexes. Furthermore, 26.8% of girls married are under the legal age, while 8% of girls aged 15-19 are mothers or pregnant. The survey also found that 37% of … Read more