Perinatal Mental Health Week 12-18 November 2023 is a week that raises awareness of perinatal mental health struggles.
The week aims to help and inform expectant and new parents who might expertise symptoms of hysteria and depression.
During a time that normally brings a sense of joy, love and bonding, some mother and father may feel an amazing amount of self-doubt that can bring with it apprehension, fear and shame.
It might happen to any of us!
If you or someone you understand is transitioning to parenthood and could additionally be feeling a way of anxiety, depression or a scarcity of connection, please visit https://www.pmhweek.org.au/about-us for more info on perinatal psychological well being awareness.
Remember to at all times check-in together with your neighbours, associates and loves ones and support them mentally, bodily and emotionally, the place you can.