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University of Michigan Medical School Perinatal Mental Health Services and Policy Program | Arizona
This new resource was recently launched by the University of Michigan Medical School Perinatal Mental Health Services and Policy Program.
Check out their:
- Maternal mental health dashboard
- Maternal mental health state profiles
- Health Affairs forefront piece: We Need Maternal Mental Health Data Systems That Leverage Existing Data And Platform
2025 Arizona Maternal and Child Health Needs Assessment Preliminary Report
In Dec 2024, the Arizona Department of Health Services presented the preliminary 2025 Arizona Maternal Child Health Needs Assessment.
The ADHS issued a special thank you to our assessment implementation teams—Diné College, ITCA, UofA MEZCOPH, and Lenartz Consulting—for their fantastic presentations.
Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance State Fact Sheet: Arizona
MMHLA's State Fact Sheets include data and information about maternal mental health and related programs and policies, and other state policies and programs that impact maternal health.
Did you know:
- Untreated Maternal Mental Health conditions cost Arizona over $200 million each year!
- Almost HALF of AZ births are financed by medicaid!
- Arizona’s Maternal Mortality rate EXCEEDS the national rate!
The Fact Sheet highlights key data on maternal mental health and highlights resources that serve Arizona families.
Get the facts, be informed and share with confidence! Click HERE to view Arizona's Fact Sheet for 2025.
Maternal Mortality in Arizona Report, 2018-2019
In Feb 2024, the Arizona Department of Health Services released a report showing a 44% increase in pregnancy-related deaths from 2016/2017 to 2018/2019, 90% of which were deemed preventable.
These troubling statistics highlight the growing need for innovative and targeted strategies that reduce maternal mortality in our state, as well as increased awareness and resources dedicated to maternal health.
Additional noteworthy findings include:
- The most common underlying cause of pregnancy-related deaths was mental health conditions (32.6%)
- Two ethnic groups, Black/African American and American Indian/Alaska Native, experienced pregnancy-related deaths at nearly 3x their birth rate.
- 72% of pregnancy-associated deaths listed AHCCCS as their primary insurance type, despite accounting for just under half of live births. Fewer than 20% of deaths occurred for those with private insurance.
Arizona's 2025 Report Card
Maternal Mental Health State Report Card
In 2023, given that states largely hold the responsibility for health outcomes, the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health (“Policy Center”) introduced the maternal mental health (MMH) report cards to identify key data sets and track results by state. The 2025 report cards highlight progress, areas of opportunity, and serve as a roadmap for states to improve maternal mental health.
The US is failing to adequately support Maternal Mental Health. In 2025, the overall national grade improved slightly from a D+ to a C- as state grades inched upwards. Twenty-six state grades improved; 5 states earned Bs (an increase from 3 states in 2024) and 2 states earned failing grades (down from 5 states in 2024).
The report card grades states in three domains:
- Providers and Programs
- Screening and Screening Reimbursement
- Insurance Coverage and Payment
Up to three points are provided for each of the 20 measures within these domains. Arizona received a C grade and still has a lot of work to do! Click HERE to view AZ's Report Card.
