Mothers face barriers to accessing mental healthcare, survey shows

By: Christine Sexton

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: October 1, 2026

Words: 895

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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Having theoretical access to healthcare doesn’t mean you can take advantage of it, as underscored by a report examining mothers’ experiences for themselves and their children.

Released Thursday, Pulse Check 2026: Mothers on Mental Health, Care, and the Systems Around Their Families reports that nearly 48% of Florida mothers surveyed said they had struggled to take care of their own mental health needs during the past month.

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