; Whereas advocacy organizations have recognized the blue dot as the universal symbol of maternal mental health awareness, survivorship and support; Whereas, during Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, we raise awareness on the importance of maternal mental health, remember those we lost to the maternal mental health crisis, and highlight steps to support the well-being of America’s mothers and families; Whereas, in recent years, the Food and Drug Administration approved the first drug treatment specifically for postpartum depression, as well as digital therapeutics for maternal mental health; Whereas, although more research has been conducted to begin to understand the biology that places some women at higher risk for these disorders than others, we need additional research and innovation in new technologies to pinpoint mental health disorders more quickly; Whereas it is critical to address workforce shortages to ensure all women have access to obstetric providers, mental health professionals, and community-based supports by providing training opportunities, adequate provider reimbursements, and alternative treatment models; Whereas there is a burgeoning understanding of maternal mental health disorder risk factors, such as younger or older age, high levels of stress, early life adversity, having multiple children, and the lack of family and social support; Whereas low-income mothers who face food and housing instability are at greatest risk; and Whereas, despite recent efforts that have been made in the United States, maternal mental health conditions will continue to take a heartbreaking toll on mothers, babies, and families, a burden disproportionately impacting underserved populations and communities: Now, therefore, be it