Help is needed to address rising rates of perinatal depression and anxiety, writes the head of a national support group Arabella Gibson.
Pregnancy and parenthood represent a unique period in an individual’s life, but alongside the joy and excitement, new and complex emotions can also arise.
At Gidget Foundation Australia, we have witnessed the growing need for support amid rising rates of perinatal depression and anxiety. More than 3500 clients accessed our specialist perinatal face-to-face or telehealth counselling during the 2024 financial year – up from 1,625 in FY 2021. This marks an increase of 214%...
Pregnancy and parenthood represent a unique period in an individual’s life, but alongside the joy and excitement, new and complex emotions can also arise.
At Gidget Foundation Australia, we have witnessed the growing need for support amid rising rates of perinatal depression and anxiety. More than 3500 clients accessed our specialist perinatal face-to-face or telehealth counselling during the 2024 financial year – up from 1,625 in FY 2021. This marks an increase of 214%...
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