Maternal OCD
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For OCD support for mums please contact OCD Action Helpline 0300 636 5478 / [email protected]
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Supporting the family, friends & carers is part of 'Support for all' pls see this Perinatal OCD leaflet co-written by Maternal OCD & Royal College of Psychiatrists rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/… #MMHAW
Our amazing network of 'Lived Experience Champions' share their stories to help raise awareness, reduce stigma, and emphasise that - with the right support - it is possible to treat maternal mental illness and get better: maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/real-life-stor… #MMHAW24 #PerinatalPositivity
We are thrilled to be working with Aveeno Baby to let parents know it’s OK to talk about their mental health.
Together, we want to bring #PerinatalMentalHealth out of hiding and see parents get the right support for them: maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/aveeno-baby
#ConversationsMatter #MMHAW24
We support Maternal Mental Health Alliance #MMHAdvocacyDay & join their call for MPs to value new and expectant mothers’ mental health as much as their physical health. Get involved here 👉bit.ly/4b2N30H #StrongerTogether #WMMHD24
Such an incredible talk from Fiona Challacombe. Intrusive thoughts are common but can be so distressing for new mums. A vital topic to be aware of for anyone caring for perinatal mothers.
Welcome to Day Two of our PMHP UK #maternalmentalhealthawarenessweek - todays theme is Moving Together Through Your Changing World - in collaboration with Sport in Mind .
#maternalmhmatters
#movingtogetherthroughyourchangingworld
#Rediscoveringyou
#mmhaw
#mmhaw 24
#perinatalmh
For #Maternalmentalhealthawarenessweek , we at PMHP UK want to demystify perinatal mental illness. Here are some symptoms of #perinatalocd - pls seek support from a health care professional.
Maternal OCD have great resources.
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#perinatalmentalhealth
What's 'normal'?
Alain Gregoire says it's about what's normal for YOU.
If what you're feeling or thinking is worrying you, speak to someone you trust as soon as you can. This could be a healthcare professional, friends/family, or a charity helpline: maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/about-maternal… #MMHAW24
Join us at 7pm tonight for our free webinar, Overcoming Setbacks: What to Do If My OCD Returns with Dr Lynne Drummond (Lynne Drummond 💙) and lived experience expert Priyanshi Acharya.
Register for free 👉 ocdaction.org.uk/webinars
Great start to #SELMMHAW conference
Hearing from Maternal OCD patron Fiona Challacombe discussing maternal OCD
Intrusive thoughts are common for all parenting. Worry of harm.
Mat OCD can get stuck in a circle of worry.
Much more common postnatally
What to say…
Join our member Eve Canavan BEM as she chats with Dr Lucy Blunt about the use of antidepressants in pregnancy.
Taking place for #maternalmentalhealth awarenessweek , tune into our Instagram Live on 29th April at 3pm.
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Always a treat to hear from our patron Fiona Challacombe #maternalmhmatters #rediscoveringyou
As part of the Maternal Mental Health Alliance & Mental Health Foundation #AmplifyingMaternalVoices Engagement Toolkit, Maternal OCD Co-founder Maria shares her story of making connections to help positively influence change: maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/amv-toolkit/ma…
Sharing your perinatal healthcare experiences can make a massive difference to NHS staff up and down the country. Whether it’s good or bad, big or small, Healthwatch England welcomes your feedback to help improve services in your community. #ShareForBetterCare healthwatch.co.uk/have-your-say