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Perinatal depression and anxiety, often referred to as
postnatal depression
, can begin during pregnancy, immediately after birth, or in the weeks or months after childbirth.
If you are pregnant or you have recently welcomed a baby and you're struggling to adjust, you're not alone.
We're here to support your health and wellbeing so you can enjoy family life.
Our services that support new mums and families
Support for new mums, dads and families is offered by our
Raphael Services
. These
specialist services are available to mothers, fathers and other carers who experience
anxiety, depression
and other mental health issues during pregnancy and following childbirth (the perinatal period).
When your partner is suffering from
perinatal depression or anxiety
, you are twice as likely to experience some symptoms yourself.
Risk factors
Perinatal depression and anxiety
can affect anyone and it is
important to seek help as soon as you can. These conditions are treatable, and the earlier you start treatment, the sooner you can start to feel better.
Your general practitioner (GP) can refer you to a specialist support service such as our
Raphael Services
.
In the event of a crisis, contact your closest emergency department or
call
Lifeline
on 13 11 14.
Other support services
You can also access support through:
PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia)
Tel: 1300 726 306
beyondblue
Tel: 1300 224 636
Ngala
Tel: (08) 9368 9368
People caring for a partner with a mental illness can access support services through
Carers Australia
Tel: 1800 242 636.
You may be interested in
Perinatal anxiety and depression
Raphael Services
Telehealth
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Support for mums and families
Perinatal depression and anxiety, often referred to as
postnatal depression
, can begin during pregnancy, immediately after birth, or in the weeks or months after childbirth.
If you are pregnant or you have recently welcomed a baby and you're struggling to adjust, you're not alone.
We're here to support your health and wellbeing so you can enjoy family life.
Our services that support new mums and families
Support for new mums, dads and families is offered by our
Raphael Services
. These
specialist services are available to mothers, fathers and other carers who experience
anxiety, depression
and other mental health issues during pregnancy and following childbirth (the perinatal period).
When your partner is suffering from
perinatal depression or anxiety
, you are twice as likely to experience some symptoms yourself.
Risk factors
Perinatal depression and anxiety
can affect anyone and it is
important to seek help as soon as you can. These conditions are treatable, and the earlier you start treatment, the sooner you can start to feel better.
Your general practitioner (GP) can refer you to a specialist support service such as our
Raphael Services
.
In the event of a crisis, contact your closest emergency department or
call
Lifeline
on 13 11 14.
Other support services
You can also access support through:
PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia)
Tel: 1300 726 306
beyondblue
Tel: 1300 224 636
Ngala
Tel: (08) 9368 9368
People caring for a partner with a mental illness can access support services through
Carers Australia
Tel: 1800 242 636.
You may be interested in
Perinatal anxiety and depression
Raphael Services
Telehealth
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures and to Elders past and present.
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