New York would require separate guidance for postpartum psychosis screening

New York's health commissioner would publish separate screening guidance for postpartum psychosis, working with the state mental health commissioner. Postpartum psychosis would be defined as an emergency after childbirth that affects a person's sense of reality and requires screening and care separate from maternal depression. The guidance would require prenatal checks of personal and first-degree family mental health history, including bipolar disorder. It would identify screening tools separate from standard depression questionnaires used after birth. Broader screening guidance would address when to screen, how often to repeat screening, and social needs that may contribute to postpartum psychosis. The bill would take effect immediately if enacted. It sets no separate deadline for publishing the guidance.

New York's health commissioner would provide postpartum psychosis information to maternal health care providers and post it online. Covered providers care for people from conception up to one year after childbirth, including providers caring for their child. Information would cover screening, follow-up care, and support. The health commissioner would work with the state mental health commissioner and review and update the information as needed. Information about involving family members would respect patient confidentiality. These requirements would take effect immediately if enacted.