Webinar: Perinatal Mental Health in the Pandemic

How is the COVID-19 pandemic changing the journey to parenthood?

What does it mean, to bring new life into a world of such disruption, uncertainty and anxiety?

How is the pandemic and public health responses impacting on the risk factors for perinatal anxiety, depression and other mental health issues?

And how can you be most helpful to the expecting and new parents you are supporting?

Featuring PANDA counselling and training staff, and a lived experience story from a PANDA peer educator.

Learning outcomes

• Explore how the pandemic and public health responses like physical distancing are exacerbating risk factors associated with perinatal mental illness.
• Understand the differences between fear and anxiety, learn about helpful responses, and assessing if further support is needed.
• Learn how, without support, the grief and loss of this time can contribute to mental distress and illness.
• Share your observations, including the challenges of supporting families remotely, debriefing and self-care.

FEEDBACK ON RECENT WEBINARS

• "Very well presented by enthusiastic and engaging presenters - lots of fantastic and useful information." (MCH Nurse)
• "Every aspect was full of ideas and opportunity to interact." (Midwife)
• "The presentation was very interesting and informative. The presenters were well prepared, are very skilled and knowledgeable." (Lifeline counsellor)

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