The second excerpt from my novel The Wilted Rose, in support of Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Awareness Week. Part Two of The Wilted Rose tells the story of a young mother struggling to cope with Postnatal Depression in the late 1950s/early 1960s, when understanding of mental health issues was poor. The excerpt explores a young… Continue reading Excerpt: The Wilted Rose
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Depression after childbirth
For more information and helpful advice about postnatal depression, visit http://www.panda.org.au
National Mental Health Week Spotlight: PANDA
Today my Mental Health Week focus is on PANDA, Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia. The Perinatal period extends from when pregnancy begins to the first year after the baby is born. PANDA provides a vital service across Australia by offering the only specialist national perinatal mental health telephone counselling service, as well as reducing stigma around… Continue reading National Mental Health Week Spotlight: PANDA