Mothers’ Voices on Mental Health and Home Visiting in Iowa & Indiana

The findings from interviews with mothers across Iowa and Indiana emphasized the importance of mental health care that includes the whole family and reflects their cultural and religious values. Some of the key barriers to accessing home visiting programs (HVPs) included fear of stigma and judgment, cultural mismatch, and logistical challenges. Moving forward, the findings will guide the integration of Mothers & Babies into HVPs to expand mental health support for mothers in Iowa and Indiana.