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Let’s Talk Maternal Mental Health
Let’s Talk Maternal Mental Health
Let’s Talk Maternal Mental Health
Monday 5th February 2024
Dive into maternal mental health with Kristina Pearl and Kelly Walsh as they discuss PMADs, warning signs, seeking help, and supporting new mums.
23 minutes
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Compassionate
Supportive
Hopeful
Educational
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Episode Overview
- Recognise the warning signs of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs).
- Create a safe space for open conversations with new mums.
- Understand that partners can also experience PMADs and need support.
- Explore various treatment options like counselling and support groups.
- Acknowledge the higher risk of postpartum depression among black women.
You are not alone. What you're feeling is not uncommon; it won't always feel like this, and help is out there.
Maternal mental health is a topic that deserves much more attention, and in this episode of Horizon Heart to Heart, host Kristina Pearl sits down with Kelly Walsh to shed light on this crucial issue. Kelly, a programme director and trained clinician in perinatal mental health, shares her expertise on perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), which affect many mothers during pregnancy and up to a year after birth.
The conversation covers the warning signs of PMADs, how to seek help, and ways others can support someone struggling with these conditions. Kelly emphasises the importance of acknowledging a new mum's feelings and creating a safe space for open conversations. She also highlights the role of partners and fathers, who can also experience PMADs, and stresses the need for them to seek support as well.
The episode dives into various treatment options available, including individual and group counselling, medication management, and support groups. Kelly shares practical advice on managing sleep, handling identity changes, and dealing with body image issues. She also talks about the higher risk of postpartum depression among black women and the impact of traumatic experiences on maternal mental health. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand maternal mental health better or support someone going through it.
It's filled with compassion, practical tips, and hope for those navigating this challenging journey.