If you would like information or support with any issues related to Postnatal Depression or Antenatal Depression please contact us on
02 6232 6664
or email us at
info@pandsi.org
our office hours are
9.30am – 2.30pm Monday – Thursday
and our office is at
20 Stokes Street, GRIFFITH, ACT 2603
If you are in crisis right now, phone
support is available 24 hours through
Mental Health Crisis Line on 1800 629 354
or LIFELINE on 13 11 14.
Pregnancy and early parenthood can be a stressful time. It can sometimes be difficult to know whether you are just feeling a little down or stressed, or whether you have symptoms of depression or anxiety.
Depression and anxiety can occur at any time in your life and are often triggered by a major life event like pregnancy or having a baby. Perinatal depression is an ‘umbrella’ term used to describe symptoms of depression and anxiety that a woman experiences at any time during pregnancy (antenatal depression) and within the first year after giving birth (postnatal depression). There are many physical, biological and hormonal factors that can make women more likely to experience symptoms of depression and anxiety during pregnancy and in the year after giving birth.1
PANDSI offers several avenues of support for families:
Information Packs
Information packs have been collated by us and are available for mums, carers, and health professionals on both post and antenatal depression issues.
Telephone Support Program
Telephone support is provided for families by our Support Workers. This service is for those who do not wish to, or cannot attend support groups. Those who may be isolated can benefit from this service.
PANDSI Support Group
This open group offers support and aims to develop strengths and skills to help cope with depression and anxiety related to pregnancy, birth and early parenting. A gold coin donation covers morning tea. Free childcare.
First meeting for Term 4 - 20 October, 2009.
Yarralumla
10:00am-12:00noon Yarralumla Uniting Church
Tuesdays Corner Denman Street & Kintore Crescent, Yarralumla
Partner’s/ Information Sessions
The partner’s information sessions are run quarterly and focus on their well-being, combining work and parenting and how to support their partners. No Childcare is provided for this group.
Griffith
6:30pm-8:30pm PANDSI office
Thursday nights 20 Stokes Street, Griffith
Drop-in Morning
Come into our office to meet a support worker and discuss your support needs and options. Children are welcome. Please phone if you want to come but are unable to make it during these times. We will confirm support worker availability whenever possible.
Griffith
10:00am-12:00noon PANDSI office
Mondays 20 Stokes Street, Griffith
Pram Walking Group
A one hour scenic walk for all levels of fitness, followed by social coffee at either Manuka or Kingston. This group starts in week one of each ACT school term.
Griffith
9.45am-11:00am PANDSI office
Wednesdays 20 Stokes Street, Griffith
1 Emotional health during pregnancy and early parenthood © beyondblue: the national depression initiative, 2008
