Recovering from Perinatal Anxiety and Depression
Great podcasts for parents and carers
Wed 16 November 2016
10 mins
Perinatal depression and anxiety is relatively common in Australia. One in seven new mums and up to one in ten new dads experience postnatal depression. But like many illnesses, you can recover. Jade Zahra tells her story of how she got better.
Check out Jade Zahra’s story on the ‘In Her Words’ blog, or visit the PANDA website for more information on how to get help. PANDA Helpline: 1300 726 306.
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