When a child is struggling with anxiety, depression, or behavioral changes, parents often turn first to someone they already know and trust—a pediatrician, family doctor, or other primary care provider. Pregnant and postpartum women facing a mental health challenge also frequently seek help from their OB/GYN or primary care provider first, before ever seeing a behavioral health specialist. That’s why it is so important to equip frontline providers with the tools, training, and support they need to recognize and address mental health concerns early and, when needed, connect families to expert care sooner. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) supports teleconsultation programs across the country that help providers respond more quickly and confidently to the mental health needs of children, pregnant women, and new mothers. These efforts support the Great American Recovery Initiative and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ broader work to improve children’s health and strengthen access to behavioral health care for families nationwide. Thoughtful, individualized, and evidence-based treatment plans for children, pregnant women, and mothers are paramount. This includes shared and informed decisions about stronger connections to psychotherapy, family support, healthy foods, exercise, community resources, and psychiatric medications when appropriate.