New tool for PND hoping to help clinicians and new mums
The arrival of a new baby is usually a happy event, but for the 1 in 7 women who suffer from post natal depression, or PND, it can become anything but.
It’s a staggering statistic that doesn’t even begin to paint a picture of how many women suffer from PND. Many mothers feel pressured to maintain a facade of blissful motherhood, and as a result will not seek help for depressive symptoms.
The University of Technology Sydney is pioneering a new way to diagnose PND, by using a predictive model that takes into account a mother’s previous physical and mental health.
Speakers:
– Jane Davidson: PND survivor
– Fenglian Xu: Postdoctoral research fellow, University of Technology Sydney
-Terri Smith: CEO Post and Anti Natal Depression Australia (PANDA)
– Sheryl Sidery- Registered midwife
If this report has triggered any issues with you, please call PANDA on 1300 726 306, or Lifeline on 13 11 14.
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