THE symptoms of post-natal depression and where to get help will be the focus of a special online forum from 2pm on The Land's website this Friday, May 3.
It's part of a series of monthly mental health forums initiated by The Land, the Rural Adversity Mental Health Program and NSW Farmers.
The Land's editor Sally White said the forums gave readers access to a panel of mental health professionals without having to travel long distances and allowed them to ask questions on sensitive topics like post-natal depression.
Panelists for the May forum will include:
- Chris Hunt, the parenting, perinatal and infant care in mental health clinical co-ordinator with the Western NSW Local Health District (LHD);
- Dr Beverley Turner, a perinatal and infant mental health psychiatrist;
- Dr Nicole Highet from BeyondBlue's post-natal depression program, and
- Bob Davidson, an expert in perinatal mental health with the Western NSW LHD based in Orange.
Readers can ask questions on the day and beforehand on The Land's website. A transcript of the forum will also be posted on the website.
Here's a list of useful resources recommended by our panel:
BeyondBlue: www.beyondblue.org.au
BeyondBlue online training: www.thinkgp.com.au/beyondblue
Clinical Practice Guidelines: www.beyondblue.org.au/guidelines
From the Heart WA www.fromtheheartwa.org.au
Gidget Foundation: www.gidgetfoundation.com.au
Helen Mayo House: www.wch.sa.gov.au/services/az/divisions/mentalhealth/helenmayo/index.html
Just Speak Up: www.justspeakup.com.au
Marce Society: www.marcesociety.com.au
Mothers Matter: www.mothersmatter.co.nz
Post and Ante Natal Depression Association (PANDA): www.panda.org.au
Parent-Infant Research Institute: www.piri.org.au
SA Perinatal Guidelines: www.health.sa.gov.au/ppg/Default.aspx?PageContentID=1416&tabid=35
St John of God Healthcare: www.beatbabyblues.com.au
WA Perinatal Mental Health Unit: www.wnhs.health.wa.gov.au/emotionhealth.php
What Were We Thinking: www.whatwewerethinking.org.au
