Shine is a Cirencester-based charity which offers creative art therapy courses, peer support and weekly drop-in sessions for struggling mums dealing with depression and anxiety
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Maternal Mental Health
It’s not unusual for women to experience mental health problems during or after pregnancy. Talk to your midwife or GP, there is help, support and treatment available.
Mental health problems are very common in the perinatal period and up to 1 in 5 women struggle with their wellbeing during this time. We know that women often suffer in silence, but we also know with the right treatment and support that the prognosis is good. The Perinatal Mental Health Service is a specialist multi-disciplinary team providing care and treatment for women who live in Gloucestershire. The Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust team work with women who are seeking pre-pregnancy advice, are pregnant or women referred within nine months of the postnatal period and can remain involved up to 12 months after childbirth. Find out more here
Visit Maternity Voices for more information regarding the support available.
Laura Canty lives in Cheltenham, she is an Expert by Experience for the NHS and author of the memoir ‘Something to live for’ which highlights her experience with post-natal depression following the birth of her son.
Here Laura urges women who may be experiencing negative feelings following childbirth to get the help they need…
The GHCNHSFT Infant Mental Health Team is a core part of local Child and Adolescent Mental Health services and they provide expert support for families who need specialised help.
A multi-disciplinary team, they are highly-skilled mental health professionals with expertise in infant and parent mental health and in supporting and strengthening the important relationships between babies and their parents or carers. Flo Atkins is a Parent and Infant Therapist at Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Expert by Experience: Pippa shares her experience of being referred to the GHCNHSFT Infant Mental Health Service and gives her advice for new mums who are feeling the pressure.
Alternatively, take a look at the support available below:
Local Listings
Dad Matters
Dad Matters is part of Home-Start Gloucestershire and provides support for dads with children under 3, including antenatal groups and perinatal mental health support groups.
Mothers in Mind
Mothers in Mind is a peer support drop in group for mums struggling with their mental health and is part of Home-Start Gloucestershire.
Samaritans
Specialist Wellbeing Support phoneline for health and care workers
Mind
Mind is a mental health support charity and offers a way of finding out what’s available in your area, such as specific BAME groups.
Every Mind Matters
Simple and practical advice to get a healthier mind and get more out of life – from how to deal with stress and anxiety, to boosting your mood or sleeping better.
Gloucestershire Community Patient Advice and Liaison Service
Gloucestershire Community Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is a confidential service that provides information advice and support for patients, families and carers.
Stay Alive App
Stay Alive App is a free suicide prevention resource for the UK, from charity Grassroots Suicide Prevention.
Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT)
The teams offer advice and support when you feel you require an increased level of care, due to your mental health or due to emotional and psychological distress.
Shout
Shout is a 24/7 text service, supported by digital mental health charity, Mental Health Innovations.
SANE
If you need help or emotional support visit: www.sane.org.uk to find out more, access the support forum and text care or other services supported by professionals or volunteers.
Crisis
If you or someone you know over the age of 11 needs help in a mental health crisis, call our crisis team – available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
National Listings
Shine
Shine is a Cirencester-based charity which offers creative art therapy courses, peer support and weekly drop-in sessions for struggling mums dealing with depression and anxiety
Dad Matters
Dad Matters is part of Home-Start Gloucestershire and provides support for dads with children under 3, including antenatal groups and perinatal mental health support groups.
Mothers in Mind
Mothers in Mind is a peer support drop in group for mums struggling with their mental health and is part of Home-Start Gloucestershire.
Samaritans
Specialist Wellbeing Support phoneline for health and care workers
Mind
Mind is a mental health support charity and offers a way of finding out what’s available in your area, such as specific BAME groups.
Every Mind Matters
Simple and practical advice to get a healthier mind and get more out of life – from how to deal with stress and anxiety, to boosting your mood or sleeping better.
Gloucestershire Community Patient Advice and Liaison Service
Gloucestershire Community Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is a confidential service that provides information advice and support for patients, families and carers.
Stay Alive App
Stay Alive App is a free suicide prevention resource for the UK, from charity Grassroots Suicide Prevention.
Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT)
The teams offer advice and support when you feel you require an increased level of care, due to your mental health or due to emotional and psychological distress.
Shout
Shout is a 24/7 text service, supported by digital mental health charity, Mental Health Innovations.
SANE
If you need help or emotional support visit: www.sane.org.uk to find out more, access the support forum and text care or other services supported by professionals or volunteers.
Crisis
If you or someone you know over the age of 11 needs help in a mental health crisis, call our crisis team – available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Ask for help if you need it
It can be hard to know where to turn when we’re struggling with our mental health but support is available, from NHS and council-commissioned services to local and national charities. Many services are free, confidential, and you can access them yourself without a referral from a professional.
Support for carers
Find out what support is available to you.
Support for children, young people and families
There is a wide range of support for children, young people and families in the county.
Support for older age groups
More information about additional support that is available for older people locally and nationally.
Support for ethnic minorities
Find out more about some of the support that is available
Support for LGBTQ+ communities
Getting help with issues you're struggling to deal with on your own is one of the most important things you can do
Support for veterans
If you think you or your partner may be experiencing mental health difficulties, you can get expert help
Your health and wellbeing
The past year has been a particularly challenging time for everyone but whatever you’re worried about, please reach out for support – help is available
Contact us
If you can’t find what you are looking for, please get in touch to let us know what mental health support information would be useful to you at this time
