'Alarming' numbers of people affected by perinatal depression: new data

New data has exposed the alarming number of parents who suffer from perinatal depression and anxiety each year in Australia. The Gidget Foundation is calling on the World Health Assembly and the UN World Health Organisation to officially recognise World Maternal Mental Health Day to increase awareness.

Perinatal depression and anxiety affects almost 100,000 new and expectant parents in Australia each year Source: Getty / nicoletaionescu/Getty Images/iStockphoto

You can get psychological support here

• Lifeline — support for anyone having a personal crisis — 13 11 14
• Beyond Blue — for anyone feeling depressed or anxious — 1300 22 4636
• PANDA — Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia — 1300 726 306 (Mon — Sat)

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