Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week
The week is all about:
- raising public and professional awareness of perinatal mental health problems
- advocating for women and families impacted
- changing attitudes
- helping people access the right information, care and support they need to recover.
Each day of the Awareness Week will have its own unique theme
Wednesday 1 May - Stronger Together
This is World Maternal Mental Health Day and will be focusing on highlighting the organisations locally and nationally who can support your recovery while also providing resources for Health Care Professionals. Because we are Stronger Together.
Thursday 2 May - Finding You In This Journey
Looking at identity transformation in the perinatal period, to provide support as you Rediscover You.
Friday 3 May - Perinatal Positivity Pot
Shining a light on parent voices and recovery stories.
Saturday 4 May - Support for All
Sharing Empowering Resources for for all families.
Sunday 5 May - Reflections on Rediscovery
Looking back over the week.
Resources you may find helpful.
• GP Appointment checklist to support the disclosure of symptoms
• Postpartum Psychosis resources
• The Hearts and Minds Partnerships -Interactive map of perinatal mental health services across the UK
• Postpartum Support International - Directory of providers and support
