What is it?
- PANDAS supports families affected by perinatal mental illness.
- Support for perinatal depression, anxiety, OCD & trauma.
- Offers a free helpline, email, WhatsApp & support groups.
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Description
PANDAS is a charity with a mission: ‘To be the UK’s most recognised and trusted support service for families and their networks who may be suffering with perinatal mental illness, including prenatal (antenatal) and postnatal depression.’
Their aim is to make sure no parent, family or carer feels alone. They have a variety of support services available to ensure help is delivered in a way that is right for you. No one suffering any form of mental illness should feel they’re on their own.
They offer motivational, educational and positive content through their social media channels, which adds to our value for the parents who need their help the most.
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- What is PND?
PND is a common abbreviation for Pre &/Or Postnatal Depression. Pre & Postnatal depression are mental health conditions that effect pregnant and new mothers within the first year of their babies life.
In 2012 when our charity was set up PND was and remains to be the most common mental health condition to affect a pregnant and new mum. However, has time has progressed Research has shown that there are other common mental health illnesses that can affect both parents during and after pregnancy. These include Anxiety, Postpartum Psychosis, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Tokophobia, Birth Trauma, with or without Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Perinatal Mental Health is now commonly used to encompass the emotional and psychological wellbeing of parents from conception, through pregnancy and up to the child’s first Birthday.
Our services support the whole family unit effected by a perinatal mental illness and support parents beyond their babies first birthday.
It is important to reach out to a healthcare professional for help and support if you think that you or someone you know may be struggling with their mental health.
- What services do PANDAS offer?
PANDAS offers the following support services:
Contact info
Contact information
To contact PANDAS Foundation, visit this page on their website.
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