Perinatal mental health challenges are serious and can involve a lot of stigma. PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia) supports parents and families during pregnancy and throughout the first year of parenthood.
PANDA operates Australia’s only National Perinatal Mental Health Helpline for individuals, their families, support people and health care providers. The phone and online services provide access to counselling and information to support mental health and wellbeing, informed by evidence-informed mental healthcare practice, and the expertise of people with a lived experience.
PANDA recognises that becoming a parent is a big transition. It can impact your personal identity, family dynamics and relationships with yourself, your baby and others. The free services play an important role in assisting new and expecting parents, and supporting the people around them during this transition. PANDA support all families, especially those facing barriers accessing mainstream services.
