Family doctors should get support to meet all new mothers and ask about mental health, says new report
GPs should be supported and incentivised to meet all new mothers six weeks after their babies are born to ask them about their mental health
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Bringing mums’ minds from darkness to light: Sadia’s story
Dr. Sadia Shah on her journey through postnatal depression and the way it shaped her work with British South Asian mothers
Type: Blog
Depression after the birth of my son: Mark’s story
It took Mark years to get the mental health support he needed after his son’s traumatic birth
Type: Blog
Paternal OCD: Ashley’s story
Ash explains how paternal OCD manifested itself before and after the birth of his children
Type: Blog
Therapy, medication and pregnancy: Amy’s story
Our policy research assistant Amy shares her experience of perinatal mental health problems
Type: Blog
Experiencing postnatal depression: Sarah’s story
Chief executive Sarah shares her experience of postnatal mental health problems after the birth of her first child
Type: Blog
Fathers have crucial role in a child’s mental health and need better help to fulfil potential, says Centre for Mental Health
Fathers have a critical yet poorly recognised role in supporting their children’s mental health, according to a briefing paper published today by Centre for Mental Health.
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Falling through the gaps
Women who have depression or anxiety during pregnancy or in the year after giving birth are not having their needs recognised and not getting the support they need as a result.
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Too many women are falling through the gaps and not getting help for mental health during and after pregnancy, says new report
Women who have depression or anxiety during pregnancy or in the year after giving birth are not having their needs recognised and not getting the support they need as a result.
Type: News
Mental health during and after pregnancy
Perinatal mental health problems affect around one in five mothers. Learn more about what we’re doing and what still needs to change.
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