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Becoming a parent is the biggest change that we ever go through. Whilst it can be filled with joy, the perinatal period can come with increased anxiety, depression and other perinatal mental health issues that can often go undetected.

Arabella Gibson is the CEO of Gidget Foundation Australia - a not for profit that support expectant and new parents experiencing perinatal depression and anxiety. In this interview, she explains:

The symptoms of post natal depression
How do we know we’re not just sleep deprived, and it’s something more serious
How parents can get into The Gidget House for counselling
How The Gidget Foundation came into existence
How The Gidget Foundation supports pregnant and new parents.
The upgrade to Gidget House in North Sydney

Support Services

Gidget Foundation: Call 1300-851-758 or visit their website.
PANDA: For immediate help contact PANDA on 1300 726 306. The PANDA National Perinatal Anxiety and Depression helpline is open Mon-Fri 9.00am to 7.30pm (AEST)
Lifeline: 13 11 14. Helpline is open 24 hours/day
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 46 36

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