Please note that when the Prime Minister makes his announcement tonight, any changes he makes to “national measures” apply to England only. Here in Wales we already have stay at home restrictions. Diolch to you all for staying home - you are protecting our NHS and saving lives.
Perinatal mental health.
To all health care professionals.
If you see a pregnant woman who is on antidepressant/anti anxiety/antipsychotic medication, DO NOT STOP IT “because they are pregnant”.
Consult your local perinatal MH team or a primary care expert.
There are so many advocates for this, it’s deafening! we need to start seeing more services and commissioners integrating perinatal and parent/infant mental health services for dads, partners, Co-parents and intended parents!
Join the PQN Webinar next Thursday 23 July at 15:30 - 16:00, on 'Coping with COVID-19 in a Perinatal Community Team'.
For more info on the Webinar please CLICK HERE: https://t.co/dECWPyTh2r
Remember
For a person who thinks they r not strong
I know you are
For a person who thinks they cannot keep going
I know you can
For a person who thinks there’s no light
There is
For a person who thinks their not worth it
You’re priceless
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
If you a New Dad struggling please check out NHS Mental Health Helplines and @ChasingStigma Hope of Hub to find out what's in your local area #DadsMHDay@DrAndyMayers
https://t.co/6Di9YAEzAS
Now let’s look at bonding/attachment- Proffessionals always ask mum about the bond with baby - but what about dads?Dads can also feel disconnected frm baby,but there are lots of things dads can do during preganancy&after birth 2support the father-infant relationship @justkelly32
Suicide in men is significantly high - for New Dads with #perinatalmentalillness they are 47 times more likely 2B a suicide risk than at any other point in their lives& up2 20times more at risk than other men the same age!Always ask #HowAreYouDad,U could save a life! @justkelly32