PANDA created Perinatal Mental Health Week in 2005 to help the community and health professionals to better understand perinatal mental health.
We are proud of the work PANDA's Community Champions, Clinical Champions, staff, volunteers and online community do to raise awareness.
Each year the community shares their stories to help achieve our vision of a society where perinatal mental health is valued and understood and where stigma and systemic barriers to seeking help no longer exist.
What you need, when you need it
Everyone’s perinatal journey is different. When you’re facing challenges with mental health, you might need support right then and there, space to find resources yourself, or gentle guidance from someone who’s been there before. Your experience is unique.
That’s why this Perinatal Mental Health Week, we want to you to feel safe and encouraged to get support however feels right for you.
During the Week we’ll be sharing information on what a call to PANDA might sound like, stories from our generous group of volunteers, and quotes to normalise reaching out for help, to hopefully provide what you need to feel supported, at the time when you need it.
Get involved
Order free posters to display
Order free Perinatal Mental Health Week posters that you can display in your community. This might be at your workplace, your local clinic, your family childcare centre, or a local noticeboard.
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Spread the word on social media
Tell the world you're someone who cares about perinatal mental health. Share your own story, or posts from PANDA's social media accounts.
Facebook @PANDANational
Instagram @PANDANational
#PMHWEEK
Download images to share on social media
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Order free printed resources for your clinic or workplace
Explore a range of factsheets, posters, flyers and promotional materials available for download and print.
Resources are available for health professionals, community groups and culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
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Fundraise for PANDA
You can do all sorts of creative things to help raise funds for PANDA during Perinatal Mental Health Week. Get all the info you need to help you run a great fundraiser.
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Make a donation
Your donation helps PANDA raise awareness about perinatal mental health, and allows us to reach more families in need of support in the perinatal period.
You can also support the National Perinatal Mental Health Week campaign by visiting pmhweek.org.au.
“The bravest thing that you can do to help yourself and your family is to ask for help.”
Stories
PANDA National Helpline
Find someone to talk to, Monday to Saturday.
1300 726 306
Call 000 for police and ambulance if you or someone else are in immediate danger
Talk with friends or family
Consider talking about how you are feeling with someone you trust. This might be a friend or family member. Once you starting talking you might be surprised at how many others have had similar experiences and the support they can provide you.
Talk with your doctor
Talking with your doctor can be an important step to getting the help you need. They should be able to give you non-judgemental support, assessment, diagnosis, and ongoing care and treatment. They can also refer you to specialists such as a counsellor, psychologist or psychiatrist.
Get help now
If you are having suicidal thoughts or are feeling disorientated it’s important to get help immediately. PANDA is not a crisis service, if you need immediate support call Lifeline 13 11 14 (24/7).