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Episode 192

REPLAY: A Lifeline for Moms: Providing Whole Person Care in Maternal Health Settings

Dec 24, 2025
27:38
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Dr. Tiffany Moore Simas, Medical Director for Lifeline for Moms, and Obstetric Engagement Liaison for the Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Program (MCPAP) for Moms, explores the opportunities and challenges of maternal behavioral health-focused care models while emphasizing the importance of integrating behavioral health as a core component of perinatal health services. She also discusses programs designed to help physicians provide comprehensive, whole-person care to their patients, addressing both physical and mental health needs throughout their perinatal journey.

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