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Treatment of depression
If you are experiencing depression either before the birth of your baby or once the baby has arrived, there are a range of safe and effective treatments for depression available to help you to recover. The type of treatment that is right for you is likely to depend on a… Read More
Anxiety in fathers and partners
Whilst the challenges of managing a new baby is likely to bring some level of stress and anxiety in fathers from time to time as you take on new adjustments to your life and an increasing sense of responsibility, generally this will be transient and feelings will pass on their… Read More
Relationship with your partner
Your relationship with your parter will be adjusting with the arrival of your baby. Going from a two person family unit to three or more also takes some adjusting to, especially when this impacts on the quality and quantity of time that you have for yourselves and each other. Acknowledging… Read More
Bonding with your baby
Bonding with your baby is something that we generally expect will happen instantly and automatically. For some parents, having a baby marks the time when all their hopes and dreams have come true. You may feel an overwhelming sense of love for your baby, and find yourself constantly watching, holding… Read More
Assessing psychosocial risk
Psychosocial risk assessment Psychosocial risk factors are identified by asking a series of questions (click here for some examples). This enquiry aims to identify psychosocial risk factors without detracting from the normal experiences of pregnancy and motherhood or highlighting the potential for depression and related disorders to occur in the… Read More
The right help for me
There are a range of different types of support and treatments available in the community – the challenge is sometimes knowing which types of help are right for you and most likely to work. What type of treatment is best for me? The type of treatment that is right… Read More
Available support
When accessing treatment for emotional and mental health problems, Medicare rebates are available on a range of mental health services. This support under Medicare can subsidise treatment provided by specialist practitioners (psychiatrists, paediatricians), general practitioners, as well as allied health workers (namely psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists and mental health… Read More
Concerned about someone?
Being aware, knowing what to look for and feeling comfortable to approach someone who may be struggling, can be a sensitive and delicate issue. Below are some steps that may be useful to consider if you find yourself in a position where you are concerned about someone who may be… Read More
Information for family members and close friends
Approaching and offering help and support to someone, particularly if they seem to be struggling, can be a highly positive experience, but also in some instances may be a delicate situation for family and friends. Understanding the context Many parents have high expectations of what becoming a parent is hoped… Read More
Supporting your partner
Whether or not your partner may be struggling or managing well with the new addition to your family, there are a range of things that you can keep in mind to ensure that you are supporting your partner along the way. General tips for supporting your partner 1. Read More