Postnatal Depression Awareness Week 18 - 24 November 2013

You can help raise awareness and funds to fight perintatal depression and anxiety during Postnatal Depression Awareness Week.

Join the conversation: #bePNDaware : Click for 4 ways you can join in and our digital postcards you can share.

Learn how to spot the signs of postnatal depression and help new parents get the information and care they need by downloading PANDA’s fact sheets or calling our 

National Perinatal Helpline on 1300 726 306.

Men can have PND too, see our page just for them.

Taking time out away from baby is an important way for parents to improve their wellbeing. So this year take a night off for your health and to help PANDA raise much-needed funds. Simply;

♦ Hold your own ‘Night Off’ fundraiser or other special fundraising event, OR

♦ Make a donation to PANDA

♦ Buy a PANDA ribbon for $2 in any Ripe Maternity store

Your support will help PANDA to continue to provide vital information and support services. PANDA provides:

♦ PANDA’s National Perinatal Depression Helpline which provides counseling, support and referrals to families experiencing depression during pregnancy and after baby’s birth;

♦ Home-Start, an in-home volunteers visiting and support program;

♦ Information, education and training seminars for parent groups and health professionals

♦ Assistance setting up postnatal depression support groups;

♦ National resource and service referral database.

PANDA is urging anyone who has concerns about postnatal depression to call the national helpline on 1300 726 306 Monday to Friday or see a GP.