Wales’ perinatal mental health midwives walked 200+ miles this #MMHAW25 for #MidwivesGoMiles, raising awareness + funds for @mmhalliance.bsky.social + the vital role of midwives in mental health care. 💜 Support their efforts: www.justgiving.com/page/midwive... #MaternalMHmatters
Proud to play a small part in vital awareness raising around perinatal mental health, contributing to a piece on BBC Morning Live yesterday
#maternalmentalhealthawarenessweek #MMHAW25
For #MMHAW25 you'll find lots of relevant articles and interviews in our new 'Parenting' collection
www.bps.org.uk/collections/...
4/4⭐ Notice the small things ⭐
When parents are struggling with their mental health, they may find it difficult to see positivity.
By encouraging parents to notice small things that they are grateful for, we can support them to see a little bit of light in the darkness #MMHAW25
3/4 ⛰️Take a walk on the wild side ⛰️
Research tells us that spending time in the outdoors is beneficial for our health and wellbeing.
It can reduce stress levels, boost the immune system and improve sleep quality.
#MMHAW25
2/4🧘Sit spot 🧘
Life, in the modern world is incredibly busy. Parents don’t often get time to switch off. Encouraging parents to find a "sit spot" can help parents take a breath, relax and connect with their surroundings, which can help calm busy minds #MMHAW25
Today’s #MMHAW25 theme is: Perinatal Positivity Pot, focusing on recovery.
We're sharing some activities to help promote parental wellbeing – inspired by our Emotional Wellbeing Visits training - find out more about our EWV training ihv.org.uk/training-and...
#HealthVisiting
📣 For #MaternalMentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MMHAW25 all mothers are invited to share their #MentalHealth and wellbeing experiences during and after pregnancy in a national survey with @cpft-nhs.bsky.social and @thencmh.bsky.social
to help improve support.
🖐️ Take part online here: ➡️ bit.ly/maternalcap
In support of #MMHAW25, one of our Breakout Oral Presentation sessions this afternoon at #iHVEBP2025 is focused on Perinatal & Infant Mental Health #PIMH
in #MMHAW25, great Q&A session with the Perinatal & Infant Mental Health speakers in Concurrent session 4 at #iHVEBP2025
It’s day four of Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week!
For our #iHVEBP2025 delegates joining us today, we’re delighted to have two sessions fully dedicated to Perinatal Mental Health. These sessions will be streamed for our online delegates
#MMHAW25
In support of World Maternal Mental Health Day, we shine a spotlight on the importance of maternal mental health by publishing the latest iHV Podcast with Leanne Howlett, a specialist perinatal mental health nurse and expert by lived experience
ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie...
#MMHAW25 #MaternalMHMatters
Like Rachel, many pregnant deaf people face unfair barriers to healthcare.
View her full story at signhealth.org.uk/people/rachels-story/...
#DeafAwarenessWeek #MaternalMentalHealthAwarenessWeek #WhereIsOurAccess
#mmhaw #maternalmhmatters #mmhaw25
14 years ago, the MMHA began with a simple call: "More needs to be done!"
From 15 organisations to 130+ members, we’re working together to make equitable, compassionate #PerinatalMentalHealth care a reality for all mums, birthing people, babies & families. 💜
#MMHAW25
Plus de groupes d’entraide pour les nouvelles mamans au Québec
#SantéMentalePérinatale #mmhaw25
www.lapresse.ca/societe/sant...
See new @mmhalliance.bsky.social Perinatal #MentalHealth Symptom checker just launched - we are delighted to give our support.
It helps parents spot signs of common and lesser-known MH conditions during and after pregnancy
#MMHAW25
maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/news/mmha-la...
The theme for Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week 5-11th May 2025 is: Your Voice, Your Strength.
#perinatalmentalhealth #mmhaw #mmhaw25
perinatalmentalhealthpartnership.com/2025/03/01/m...
1/2 All professionals working with families in the perinatal period should be trained in #PIMH to ensure that families receive high-quality care.
iHV is proud of our award-winning, multi-agency PIMH Awareness and PIMH Champions Training programmes.
#MMHAW25
#HealthVisitors effectively identify those at risk of developing, or who are experiencing, PMI; provide evidence-based treatments for those with sub-threshold or mild to moderate symptoms; and facilitate timely referrals to specialist teams
#MMHAW25
Maternal mental health problems often need more urgent intervention during the perinatal period than at other times of life - the need for prompt identification and assessment is critical.
#HealthVisitors have a crucial role in early identification and assessment
#MMHAW25
Let’s talk about maternal mental health!
Around 1 in 4 women experience perinatal mental health problems.
A range of mental health conditions can affect mothers during the perinatal period – anxiety and depression disorders being the most common
#MMHAW25
Today marks the beginning of Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week #MMHAW25 and we are delighted to support it.
#HealthVisitors are key professionals in the early identification and assessment of perinatal mental health problems
#MaternalMHMatters
#PostpartumPsychosis #PPPAwarenessDay #PeerSupport #MaternalMentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MaternalMHMatters #PerinatalMentalHealth #MMHAW #MMHAW25 #YourVoiceYourStrength @pmhpuk.bsky.social @mmhalliance.bsky.social
Understanding starts with awareness. Download the MMHA's Perinatal Mental Health Symptom Checker.
Introducing the Perinatal Mental Health Symptom Checker, a tool developed with women with lived experience and clinical experts to help parents - and those around them - recognise the signs of perinatal mental illnesses. 💜
Please download and share: maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/parents #MMHAW25
LAUGH WITH US! Come and join us at our Embracing Motherhood event on Wed 7 May at Parkside where we will be exploring the healing benefits of laughter. The event free and open to all mums and mums-to-be in Greenwich and local to Quaggy Children's Centre. Join us from 10am-12.30pm.
#MMHAW25
Empowering parents, and those around them, with mental health knowledge before, during and after pregnancy.
New #PerinatalMentalHealth resources. Due date: 5 May 2025.
#ItStartsWithAwareness #MMHAW25
📆 Save the dates for Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week!
@pmhpuk.bsky.social @mmhalliance.bsky.social #PostpartumPsychosis #MaternalMHMatters #PPPAwarenessDay #MilesForMumsAndBabies #PerinatalMentalHealth #MMHAW #MMHAW25 #YourVoiceYourStrength
