Post & Ante-Natal Distress Support Group (Wellington) Inc.

Helpful Overseas Links

There are many many websites around the world that can be of help, here are just a few of the many available:

www.panda.org.au

Australian Post and Ante-natal Depression Association (Panda) has a comprehensive range of fact sheets and other documents available for downloading.

www.beyondblue.org.au

Beyond Blue is an Australian site with comprehensive information about depression, including a special section on post-natal depression.

mama.co.uk

Meet a Mum Association (MAMA) - has a number of printable documents about many aspects of post-natal distress (eg. PND, post-natal psychosis, panic attacks, relaxation, notes for carers, self-help) available to anyone, and an online forum for registered users.

moodgym.anu.edu.au

Moodgym offers a free online CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) modular programme for preventing depression. It is designed for you to work on independently, or in conjunction with your regular therapist - easy to use, practical, and well-researched.

www.pni.org.uk

PNI This UK Post-Natal Illness support site, including a range of information and resources, personal stories, online forum and chat facility, run by women with experience of post-natal illness (their term).

http://www.postpartum.net/

PSI is built on the foundation of providing support to families. You are not alone. You are not to blame. We are here to help. If you or someone you know might be experiencing symptoms of prenatal or postpartum mood or anxiety disorder, know that it is treatable and you've taken a very important first step.

pwww.pndsa.co.za

Post-Natal Depression Support Association South Africa includes a self-analysis scale, and a range of information and advice.

www.marcesociety.com/

The Marce Society offers mental health support for babies and and their mothers. The principal aim of the society is to promote, facilitate and communicate about research into all aspects of the mental health of women, their infants and partners around the time of childbirth. This involves a broad range of research activities ranging from basic science through to health services research.

http://www.wellmother.com/postpartum.htm

WellMother is an online resource for women and their families designed to offer support and resources on a number of issues related to the emotional challenges specifically related to their reproductive cycle.

If you find a website that is especially useful please email us the URL