Jun 5, 2026 - News
Report gives Ohio C+ grade for maternal mental health care
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Ohio is average when it comes to supporting mothers' mental health, a new report finds.
Why it matters: About one in five U.S. moms experience maternity-related mental health conditions like postpartum depression, and most don't get the treatment they need.
State of play: Ohio earned a C+ in the new report from the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health.
- The nation overall earned a C, with no states receiving A grades.
- States were scored across 27 measures in four domains: screening and detection, providers and treatment, policy and payment, and the new parental support category.
Zoom in: Ohio's grade has improved each year since earning a D+ in 2023. scored well for having policies, such as expanded Medicaid, in place.
- But the state is still lacking in terms of screening — meaning doctors and nurses are checking for postpartum depression — and the ratio of providers.