The Postpartum Resource Center of New York, Inc.



	Welcome

	What is PPD?

	Perinatal Mood Disorders Resource Directory

	About Us

	Talk to Us

	The Book Store

	Book Store for Professionals

	Training

	Join Us

	Advocacy

	Make a Donation

	Events

	In The News

	Contact Info

	Other Resources

Media Advisory

Contact: Afshin Mohamadi (Menendez) 202-224-4744

A MOTHER'S DAY MESSAGE FROM BROOKE SHIELDS, SEN. MENENDEZ, REP. RUSH AND MARY JO CODEY

Postpartum depression targeted by The MOTHERS Act

WASHINGTON — On Friday morning, leading into Mothers’ Day weekend, actress Brooke Shields will join U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Rep. Bobby Rush (D-IL) and Mary Jo Codey, wife of former New Jersey Governor Richard Codey, and others to announce the introduction of The MOTHERS Act in the Senate.

The legislation would initiate new federal investment in postpartum depression education, detection and treatment programs for new mothers. Similar legislation – the Melanie Stokes Postpartum Depression Act – has been introduced in the House by Rep. Rush.

WHAT:	In lead up to Mother’s Day, introduction of anti-postpartum depression legislation in Senate
WHO:	Brooke Shields Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) Rep. Bobby Rush (D-IL) Mary Jo Codey, longtime postpartum depression awareness advocate, wife of former New Jersey Governor Richard Codey Carol Blocker, whose daughter, Melanie Blocker Stokes, took her own life after battling postpartum depression OTHER SENATORS/SPEAKERS TBA
WHEN:	Friday, May 11, 2007 at 10 a.m.
WHERE:	538 Dirksen Senate Office Building (Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee Hearing Room) Washington, DC

Afshin Mohamadi
Press Secretary
Senator Robert Menendez
202-224-4744

###

Return to "In the News" Page

In New York State please email us or call
(631) 422-2255

For help outside of New York State and the United States,
please contact the PSI Social Support Network.

The information on this site is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical
or psychological condition. Please consult your doctor for individual advice
regarding your own situation.