The Illness Affecting More Than 1 In 5 Mums! Podcast
PODCAST By Mikaela Burnett Everybody knows a Mum. Whether you’re a friend, husband, daughter, sister or brother- being aware of this illness could truly save someone. If you know somebody or you yourself feel as though you may be suffering from this illness then please listen to this podcast and get in contact with any…
The Power of Puppy Love
The power of puppy love is being used at a Sunshine Coast psychology centre, to help people open up about postnatal depression.
How one Maroochydore clinic is changing parents’ lives
IN AN age of constant comparison via social media, it’s understandable for parents to feel as though the sleepless nights and grey days aren’t living up to expectations. But sometimes there’s more at play than the usual parental fatigues. It’s estimated one in six mothers and one in 10 fathers experience postnatal depression and…
Mothers shown way out of postnatal depression
Sunshine Coast Daily | Sept 14, 2014 TRACEY Sherratt was on the edge when she finally called someone to talk. The Caloundra woman was going to “jump”, but instead she dialled her husband. “He found me and took me straight to the doctor,” she said. Mrs Sherratt was diagnosed with postnatal depression after…
Pillar of Strength for New Mothers
Samantha Healy | The Sunday Mail | June 27, 2010 WHEN Sunshine Coast psychologist Lisa Lindley discovered a gap in the support network for new mums in her region, she set up a group to remedy the situation. Established in 2007, the Sunshine Coast Post-Natal Depression Support Group has grown to more than 100 members and helped many more women deal with the disorder. Deborah Rule,…
Post-natal help for new mums
4th Feb 2009 | Sunshine Coast Daily Now entering its third year, the Sunshine Coast post-natal depression support group has reached dozens of Coast women suffering this isolating illness. Tanya McFadyen said she had valued the session on assertive communication the most, learning when and how to ask for help when at her most vulnerable.…
Mum tells of bout with depression
24th November 2010 | Sunshine Coast Daily IMAGINE not cracking a smile when you are around Avani Jaremus, 2, and her nine-month-old baby sister Chella. Avani squeals when Dorothy the Dinosaur’s head pops up on television, and Chella barely registers her fingertips being crunched by a wayward tricycle as she crawls about the floor. This scene of…