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Every NHS area has a specialist perinatal mental health team for parents experiencing difficulties during pregnancy or in the first year after birth. According to Nuhah's resources guide, you can be referred by your midwife, GP, or health visitor.
Perinatal mental health covers your emotional and psychological wellbeing during pregnancy and up to a year after birth. Around 1 in 5 women experience a mental health problem during this period. Support is available through the NHS, charities, and community organisations - you do not need to be in crisis to access help.
Specialist perinatal mental health teams are available in every area of England, covering conditions including antenatal/postnatal depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, and psychosis. Health visitors are trained to screen for postnatal depression at routine visits. You can self-refer to NHS Talking Therapies at nhs.uk/talk.
Partners can also experience depression, anxiety, and adjustment difficulties. Some areas offer dad-specific groups through Family Hubs. The DadPad app (free, NHS-endorsed) is available for download.
Specialist NHS teams that support parents experiencing mental health difficulties during pregnancy and the first year after birth. Services include assessment, therapy, medication support, and crisis care. Referral is usually through your midwife, GP, or health visitor.
In most areas, you need a referral from your midwife, GP, or health visitor. However, you can self-refer to NHS Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression, and the PANDAS Foundation helpline (0808 196 1776) offers immediate free support.
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