This article details supports and resources available to support perinatal depression and anxiety.
Everyone’s experience of pregnancy, birth and parenting is unique and brings different rewards and challenges. The mental health checklist in the PANDA resources for new and expecting parents can help you to see if what you’re experiencing or observing in a loved one could be reason to seek help.
The resource also shares articles, stories and quicklinks to support new and expecting parents. Visit the resource here.
Gidget Foundation antenatal video
Gidget Foundation Australia’s recently released an antenatal video which is a free resource available to all expectant and new parents nationally. The video offers evidence-based, trusted information from mental health clinicians, an obstetric specialist and parents with lived experience of perinatal depression and anxiety (PNDA).
Support for new and expecting parents
Everyone’s experience of pregnancy, birth and parenting is unique and brings different rewards and challenges. The mental health checklist in the PANDA resources for new and expecting parents can help you to see if what you’re experiencing or observing in a loved one could be reason to seek help.
The resource also shares articles, stories and quicklinks to support new and expecting parents. Visit the resource here.
Perinatal anxiety & depression in men
Pregnancy and the first year of parenthood (the perinatal period) is an exciting time that also brings many new challenges and responsibilities. It is now recognised that around 1 in 20 men experience depression during pregnancy (antenatal) and up to 1 in 10 new dads struggle with depression following the birth of their baby (postnatal). Anxiety is just as common, and many men experience anxiety and depression at the same time. It is important to know that help is available, and the earlier help is sought the better the outcome for dad and baby. Read more on Perinatal Anxiety & Depression in Men here.
Partners & carers
Parents, families, partners, and friends play a big part in helping their loved ones through the transition into parenthood.
Caring for someone with perinatal anxiety or depression can be confusing, stressful, and demanding (perinatal refers to the period during pregnancy and up to one year after birth). Click here to access PANDA's full range of resources for parents and carers.
Where can I get more support?
Australia:
| Gidget Foundation Australia | Gidget Foundation Australia is offers FREE psychological counselling services for expectant and new parents nationwide via its Gidget House and Start Talking programs.
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| PANDA | PANDA’s National Perinatal Mental Health Helpline is a free, national helpline service for women, men and their families affected by perinatal mental illness.
PANDA’s National Perinatal Mental Health Helpline |
New Zealand:
| PADA
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Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Aotearoa |
| Plunketline
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Free parent helpline and advice service available to all families, whānau and caregivers 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
United Kingdom:
| Mind
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They provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem including perinatal anxiety and depression. |
| PANDAS
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PANDA is a community offering peer-to-peer support for anyone impacted by Perinatal Anxiety & Depression including a free helpline, email support and support groups. |