PANDA Week is running from 8 – 14 November and aims to raise awareness about perinatal anxiety and depression, including signs to look for and where to go to seek support. This year the theme is ‘Tell someone who cares’ – with the goal of supporting expecting and new parents so they know they’re not alone and can reach out for help and receive support from those they confide in.
“Up to 1 in 10 women and 1 in 20 men struggle with antenatal depression. More than 1 in 7 new mums and up to 1 in 10 new dads experience postnatal depression.”
PANDA Week is about enabling people who face unique challenges in becoming parents to access the support they need for their mental wellbeing and provide the tools all expecting and new parents in order to successfully find support for their mental wellbeing.
Get involved this November by:
- Encouraging open and honest conversations about the mental health of expecting and new parents in your community or workplace
- Raising awareness on social media
- Volunteering with the organisation
- Hosting a PANDA event to raise funds or making a donation
For more information, visit:
https://www.panda.org.au/awareness/panda-week