Ovia CareFinder Service for Maternal Mental Health

This document is a guide detailing the Ovia CareFinder service, which connects pregnant and postpartum women to in-network mental health treatment. It outlines the challenge of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), which affect one in five women during or after pregnancy, with many going untreated due to barriers in accessing care. The guide explains how the CareFinder service addresses these barriers by gathering member preferences and providing tailored lists of in-network mental health providers at no cost. It presents statistics indicating that 67% of mental health provider searches were initiated by members, with 62% of those who used the service making or attending appointments. The document emphasizes the importance of integrating mental health resources into the pregnancy experience and highlights the potential for improved health outcomes and reduced healthcare costs through early intervention in PMADs. The guide concludes by discussing the broader implications for organizations in enhancing care access and utilization.