New Jersey Doctors Must Counsel on Postpartum Depression

Tom Cruise isn’t going to like this one.

In April 2006, New Jersey governor Jon Corzine mandated doctors to educate pregnant women and family members about postpartum depression. New mothers will be screened for postpartum depression. The law will become effective this October, making NJ the first state to enact this legislation. You can read the details on the Psychiatric News website. Thanks to Sue for pointing this out.