Mindful Beginnings: Navigating Perinatal Mental Health with Clinical Psychologist Chris Barnes

Gidget Foundation Australia is a not-for-profit organisation that exists to support the emotional wellbeing of expectant and new parents, to ensure they receive timely, appropriate and specialist care.   Gidget was the nickname of a vibrant young mother who tragically took her own life while experiencing postnatal depression, a diagnosis that she kept to herself. In her honour, her family and friends created Gidget Foundation Australia, which evokes Gidget’s warmth and lively spirit. Today, the Foundation is supported by passionate individuals, community leaders, government and health professionals. In today's podcast episode, we're joined by Chris Barnes, Clinical Psychologist for the Gidget Foundation. Our conversation delves into the intricacies of perinatal depression and anxiety. We explore how the foundation supports parents and families, raises awareness, advocates, educates, and delivers services to prevent and address perinatal mental health issues through early detection and intervention.Gidget Foundation Website: https://www.gidgetfoundation.org.au/Gidget Foundation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gidgetfoundation/Gidget Foundation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GidgetFoundation/Beyond Blue Website: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Beyond Blue Contact Number: 1300 22 4636Lifeline Website: https://www.lifeline.org.au/Lifeline Contact Number: 13 11 14I Quit Sugar 8-Week Program - Get 15% off with the code 'UNPROCESSED'https://iquitsugar.com/pages/8-week-i-quit-sugar-programMeet Clara & Grace on Instagram:Clara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clara.mearns/?hl=enGrace's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grace_16martin/?hl=en