Parenthood Overwhelm - Women and Men
Mothers / Women
WOMEN - Beyond Blue
You are not alone.
1 in 5 women in Australia will experience depression and 1 in 3 women will experience anxiety during their lifetime.
Early parenthood
Depression and anxiety can happen at any time – but we know women are more likely to experience these conditions during pregnancy and the year following the birth of a baby (the perinatal period).
Mind the Bump App
A free Mindfulness Meditation App to help individuals and couples support their mental and emotional wellbeing in preparation for having a baby and becoming a new parent.
Online Forum Beyond Blue
Forum membership is open to anyone residing in Australia.
Supporting someone with Depression or Anxiety
It's challenging- although every personal experience is unique, there are aspects of the role that are common to many carers.
PANDA - Perinatal anxiety & depression Australia
Up to 1 in 10 women struggle with antenatal depression and 1 in 7 new mums experience postnatal depression each year in Australia.
PANDA offers a perinatal mental health telephone counselling service, as well as reducing stigma around perinatal anxiety and depression.
How is Dad going? PANDA
Up to 1 in 20 men struggle with antenatal depression and up to 1 in 10 new dads experience postnatal depression each year in Australia. This website is for all kinds of dads. It can be a pretty confusing and exhausting time for dads, maybe even your frustrations are getting the better of you? Becoming a father is one of the biggest changes to a man's life.
Dads / Men
MEN - Beyond Blue
You are not alone.
On average, 1 in 8 men will have depression and 1 in 5 men will experience anxiety at some stage of their lives.
Man Therapy
Show anxiety and depression who’s boss with Davo's Man Therapies. Including-
- DIY health.
- Connecting with others.
- Other support.
- Health Professionals.
- Online therapies.
The Shed Online
Providing men with information on health and well-being. A safe environment where men can find many things in the spirit of “old-fashioned mateship”.
Mind Quiz for Men
18 Quick questions that will help you understand what's going on.
It's completely CONFIDENTIAL.
Movember
A global charity committed to men living happier, healthier, longer lives. Focusing on prostate cancer, testicular cancer, poor mental health and physical inactivity.