The Truth about Postpartum Psychosis - NEW Campaign

#thetruth campaign series

"The Truth is we had no idea of this illness until our daughter gave birth to our grandson last year."

Read Ben's story

I was loving life as a new mum

Little did we all know I was going further and further into a manic psychotic dark world. I ended up being admitted to the mother and baby unit 7 weeks postpartum... no idea who my husband was, thought my baby was fake and that I was being taken away to be sold on the black market.
CJ Heins

#Thetruth campaign series

"Is this what it’s like to lose your mind, and find it all over again?"

Read Ariane's Story

H.O.P.E - Hold on pain ends

To all the individuals out there who have suffered psychosis or shared a family members experience please remind yourself of H.O.P.E
Ashleigh Allbutt

#thetruth campaign series

"This cruel illness can affect anyone."

Read Jess's story

Now I can say I’ve made it through to the other side

This condition is tough but it doesn’t have to define you and your family.
Stacey Appledore

#thetruth campaign series

"Raising awareness about this potentially devastating condition has become something myself and my family are determined to do."

Read Jac's story

My experiences with PP were not only marked by pain, trauma, fear, darkness, shame & loneliness.

Mine too is a story of healing, strength, courage, resilience, hope, love, incredible growth & immeasurable joy- transforming me into the mother I was always created to be.
Gabrielle Micallef

Paloma Faith's experience of postnatal psychosis

"What have you done to me?"

Read Paloma's story

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"The Truth is we had no idea of this illness until our daughter gave birth to our grandson last year."

I was loving life as a new mum

"Is this what it’s like to lose your mind, and find it all over again?"

H.O.P.E - Hold on pain ends

"This cruel illness can affect anyone."

Now I can say I’ve made it through to the other side

"Raising awareness about this potentially devastating condition has become something myself and my family are determined to do."

My experiences with PP were not only marked by pain, trauma, fear, darkness, shame & loneliness.

"What have you done to me?"

"Healing, wholeness and children after psychosis is possible with the right help." Carmel Donaldson