Postnatal depression and perinatal mental health
Explains postnatal depression and other perinatal mental health problems, including possible causes, treatments and support options. Also has information for friends and family, including support and advice for partners.
Useful contacts
Other organisations
Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP)
app-network.org
Information and support for anyone affected by postpartum psychosis.
Anxiety UK
03444 775 774 (helpline)
07537 416 905 (text)
anxietyuk.org.uk
Advice and support for people living with anxiety.
The Association for Post Natal Illness
020 7386 0868
apni.org
Provides support for women experiencing postnatal depression.
Birth Trauma Association
birthtraumaassociation.org.uk
Support for anyone affected by birth trauma, including partners.
The Breastfeeding Network
0300 100 0212
breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk
Support and information about breastfeeding and perinatal mental health.
Child Bereavement UK
0800 028 8840
childbereavementuk.org
Support when a baby or child of any age is dying, or a child is facing bereavement.
Family Action
0808 802 6666
family-action.org.uk
Supports families of any kind, including with mental health problems.
Fatherhood Institute
fatherhoodinstitute.org
Information, research and training to support fathers and their families.
Home-Start
home-start.org.uk
Support for families with young children, including details of local services.
Hub of Hope
hubofhope.co.uk
UK-wide mental health service database. Lets you search for local, national, peer, community, charity, private and NHS mental health support. You can filter results to find specific kinds of support.
The Lullaby Trust
0808 802 6868 (Bereavement support)
0808 802 6869 (Information & advice)
lullabytrust.org.uk
Information and support for people affected by Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Maternal OCD
maternalocd.org
Information and support for people experiencing perinatal OCD, and their families.
The Miscarriage Association
01924 200799
miscarriageassociation.org.uk
Information and support for anyone affected by miscarriage, molar pregnancy or ectopic pregnancy.
Mood Diaries
emoodtracker.com
moodpanda.com
Some examples of mood diaries – many more are available. Mind doesn't endorse any particular one.
The National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC)
0808 801 0331
[email protected]
napac.org.uk
Supports adult survivors of any form of childhood abuse. Offers a helpline, email support and local services.
National Childbirth Trust (NCT)
0300 330 0700
nct.org.uk
Provides information, support and classes for parents.
NHS UK
nhs.uk
Information about health problems and treatments, including details of local NHS services in England.
No Panic
0300 7729844
nopanic.org.uk
Provides a helpline, step-by-step programmes, and support for people with anxiety disorders.
OCD Action
0300 636 5478
ocdaction.org.uk
Information and support for people affected by OCD and hoarding, including online forums and local support groups.
PANDAS Foundation
0843 28 98 401
pandasfoundation.org.uk
Information and support for anyone experiencing a mental health problem during or after pregnancy.
Tommy's
tommys.org
Information and support for people affected by stillbirth, miscarriage and premature birth.
This information was published in April 2020. We will revise it in 2023.
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