{"id":681,"date":"2021-03-20T14:07:21","date_gmt":"2021-03-20T14:07:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/134.122.102.56\/SAND\/uk\/?post_type=professionals&p=681"},"modified":"2023-03-08T14:46:09","modified_gmt":"2023-03-08T14:46:09","slug":"support-services-for-perinatal-mental-illness","status":"publish","type":"professionals","link":"https:\/\/path-perinatal.eu\/uk\/professionals\/support-services-for-perinatal-mental-illness\/","title":{"rendered":"Services for support and signposting in perinatal mental illness"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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There are a number of services and professionals who can offer help and support during the perinatal period.<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
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Maternity services<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
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Midwifery teams can enquire about women\u2019s mental health and wellbeing and ensure they receive adequate care and support, as needed.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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GP<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
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GP can provide information, advice and treatment as well as refer women to mental health or psychological therapies service, if needed.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Health visitor<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
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Health visitors see all women with new babies. They offer advice about your baby\u2019s health, feeding, sleep and other issues.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT)<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
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IAPT offers short-term talking therapies. Women who are pregnant or have recently had a baby are unusually given priority to access psychological therapies. Women can self-refer to IAPT or can be referred by their GP, midwife or health visitor.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Children\u2019s Centres<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
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These offer advice, practical and social support.  They host mother and baby groups and drop-in sessions.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Children and Families Social Services<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
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Doctors, midwives or other professionals may refer women to Children and Families social services. They focus on children\u2019s wellbeing and provide a range of care and support for children and families.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Home-Start<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
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Home-Start is a local community network of trained volunteers and expert support helping families with young children through their challenging times

Website: home-start.org.uk<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tommy\u2019s<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
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Information and support about many aspects of pregnancy, including mental health.

Advice from midwives: 0800 014 7800

Email: midwife@tommys.org<\/span><\/a>

Website: tommys.org<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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National Childbirth Trust<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
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Practical and emotional support in all areas of pregnancy, birth and early parenthood. Antenatal and postnatal courses. Local networks where you can meet other parents.

Support line: 0300 330 0700

Website: nct.org.uk<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Netmums<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
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Help advice and support on a wide range of pregnancy and parenting issues, including mental health.

Website netmums.com<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Maternal OCD<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
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A charity set up by mothers recovered from perinatal OCD, who can provide support via email, twitter and skype.

Email:\u00a0info@maternalocd.org<\/span><\/a>

Website: maternalocd.org<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Action on Postpartum Psychosis<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
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National charity providing information and support for women and families affected by postpartum psychosis. On-line peer support and one-to-one support. Run by a team of academics, health professionals and women who have recovered from postpartum psychosis.

Phone: 020 3322 900

Email: app@app-network.org<\/span><\/a>

Website: app-network.org<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Bipolar Disorder, Pregnancy and Childbirth<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
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Information about pregnancy and childbirth for women with Bipolar Disorder and their families. This guide has been produced by Action on Postpartum Psychosis, Bipolar UK and the National Centre for Mental Health.

Information leaflet<\/span><\/a> for women, partners and families on bipolar disorder, pregnancy and childbirth<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Association for Postnatal Illness (APNI)<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
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Telephone helpline and information leaflets for women with postnatal mental illness. Also, a network of volunteers (telephone and postal) who have experienced postnatal mental illness.

Phone: 020 7386 0868

Email: info@apni.org<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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PANDAS Foundation<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
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Support and advice for women with perinatal mental illness and their families.

Helpline: 0843 2898401.

Email:\u00a0info@pandasfoundation.org.uk<\/span><\/a>

Website:\u00a0pandasfoundation.org.uk<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Best Use of Medicines in Pregnancy (BUMPS)<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
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Factsheets about the use of medications in pregnancy, including antidepressants, antipsychotics and mood stabilisers.

Website: medicinesinpregnancy.org<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Baby Buddy<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
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Baby Buddy App with information in the form of video clips about many aspects of pregnancy and parenting, including mental health.

Website: bestbeginnings.org.uk<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Family Action<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
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Support and practical help for families affected by mental health problems and other challenges such as substance misuse and domestic violence. 

Phone: 020 7254 6251

Email: info@family-action.org.uk<\/span><\/a>

Website: family-action.org.uk<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Breastfeeding<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
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Information about breastfeeding<\/span><\/a> from the NHS<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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RCPsych patient information leaflets<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
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M<\/span><\/a>e<\/span><\/a>n<\/span><\/a>t<\/span><\/a>a<\/span><\/a>l<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/a>h<\/span><\/a>e<\/span><\/a>a<\/span><\/a>l<\/span><\/a>t<\/span><\/a>h<\/span><\/a> information<\/span><\/a> from the Royal College of Psychiatrists<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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NHS<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
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Information and support for your mental health<\/span><\/a> <\/span>from the NHS<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mind<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
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This online mental health booklet<\/span><\/a> from Mind explains the benefits and challenges to your mental health of being online, and gives ideas for looking after yourself online and getting support. Also provides information on staying safe online and getting the balance right between your online and offline life.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Apps<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
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Baby Buddy<\/span><\/a>
App with information in the form of video clips about many aspects of pregnancy and parenting, including mental health.

Dadpad<\/span><\/a>
The Dadpad app gives dads-to-be the knowledge and practical skills necessary to support themselves and their partner, so that babies get the best possible start in life.

Headspace<\/span><\/a>
Resource hub for guided meditations, animations, articles and videos.

MUSH<\/span><\/a>
Social app for mums<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n