Perinatal Mental Health Awareness

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About Course

Pregnancy and the first year after birth bring big changes, and mental health problems at this time are common and treatable. Learn the difference between the baby blues, postnatal depression and anxiety, the signs of postpartum psychosis – a medical emergency – and how to support parents, including partners and fathers, to get help early.

This course provides general mental health awareness only. It does not diagnose or treat any condition, does not replace professional advice or your organisation’s procedures, and is not an accredited qualification. If someone’s life is at risk, call 999.

What Will You Learn?

  • Explain what “perinatal” means and which conditions can occur Distinguish the baby blues from postnatal depression Recognise postpartum psychosis as a medical emergency Signpost parents to support and know how to respond in a crisis

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Mental health in pregnancy and after birth
  • Baby blues or postnatal depression?
  • Postpartum psychosis: an emergency
  • How to help

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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