Supports for new parents during COVID-19 pandemic (In English)

Apart from psychologist and phychiatrist and mental health NGOs or government health department mental health services and tips that can help deal with expectants or to be parents mental health issues, what can these parents do themselves to get them through this coronavirus crisis? Clinical Psychologist Dr Chris Barns shares her insights.

Chris Barns-Clinical Psychologist Source: Gidget Foundation

For more information about mental health initiatives visit: health.gov.au

For a directory of psychologists listed by language visit: psychology.org.au

To get support or for more information visit: beyondblue.org.au

If you or someone experience life threatening situation, and require urgent assistance you should call emergency number at 000.

Disclaimer:

Advice from this interview is for generic purpose only. Using any information here is at your own risk. You must consult with health professionals in order to deal with your specific health care needs.

Self-isolation could impact our mental health and wellbeing during coronavirus crisis (SBS) Source: SBS

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People in Australia must stay at least 1.5 metres away from others and gatherings are limited to two people unless you are with your family or household.

Currently there are COVID-19 clinics available across Australia for anyone to test if you are infected with coronavirus. If you believe you may have contracted the virus, call your doctor (don’t visit) or contact the national Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080. If you are struggling to breathe or experiencing a medical emergency, call 000.

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