Post Natal Depression can be devastating.  Even more so when it is undiagnosed or not treated. Today’s group therapy comes from Brooke who writes:

If you or someone you know is suffering from PND and/or you need help there are many organisations Australia wide that can help.

PANDA Post and Antenatal Depression Association Inc Telephone support: 1300 726 306 9.30 – 7:00 Mon-Fri Email support: info@panda.org.au http://www.panda.org.au

Beyondblue To find out help in your area call Lifeline’s Just Ask information line on 1300 13 11 14 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm EST).  Just Ask can also post you copies of any of beyondblue’s fact sheets on depression. More resources and information can be found on their website here.

Gidget Foundation promotes awareness of Perinatal Anxiety and Depression amongst women and their families, their health providers and the wider community to ensure that women in need receive timely, appropriate and supportive care. The Gidget Foundation has great resources and factsheets available on their website. http://www.gidgetfoundation.com.au/information.html