"These women who had delayed getting treatment and we asked why...it was very clear that in their minds they were afraid that getting postnatal depression was equal to being a bad mother, and being diagnosed as depressed was bad, but being diagnosed as a bad mother was even worse..."
We're joined by an incredibly inspiring special guest, Prof. Anne Buist, a Professor of Women's Mental Health and practising psychiatrist who specializes in postpartum psychiatric illnesses. Having run mother-baby units for over 25 years and leading research responsible for providing recommendations that were accepted by the government regarding implementing screening for perinatal depression Australia wide, Prof. Buist has truly led a genuine career of commitment and enthusiasm for her work.
Our insightful and thought-provoking conversation delves into perinatal mental illnesses, stigma, career paths, life lessons and a whole lot more!
Sooo...let's start the conversation, let's break down the misconceptions and let's learn more about perinatal mental health and psychiatry! Join us if you're keen to hear more :)))
TW: We will be discussing issues relating to mental health and perinatal mental health with regards to mental health around pregnancy and after childbirth, which may be confronting or alarming. We really encourage you to please reach out for support if you feel you need it and to only listen in if you feel comfortable and able to do so (see timestamps for descriptions of specific sections!)
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Resources/Links from Prof. Buist:
Circle of Security - https://www.circleofsecurityinternational.com/
Reading Recommendation - Ghosts in The Nursery: A Psychoanalytic Approach to the Problems of Impaired Infant-Mother Relationships (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0002713809614424)
