Information for Patients
Support during covid-19
It is very understandable to feel distressed, worried, anxious and fearful at this difficult and uncertain time with Coronavirus, especially if you are pregnant or have recently had a baby. Please find below some websites and resources that we hope will be helpful in providing you with some information and suggestions for coping through this challenging time. These are likely to change on a regular basis, so please check the websites for their latest updates.
Physical Health and NHS information
General Mental Health and Wellbeing
- MIND mental health charity: Coronavirus and your wellbeing
- Royal College of Occupational Therapists: Guide for people and families who are socially distancing
- Video of Dr Russ Harris (Author of the Happiness Trap) advises on an ACT (Acceptance and commitment therapy) approach to coping with the coronavirus
- Gateway Psychology Service: Tips and advice on coping with coronavirus (using technology tips as well as wellbeing coping tips)
- Video by psychologist Jo Hemmings on coping with fears of isolation
- Article by Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Lisa Orban on controlling fear of coronavirus
Mental health in pregnancy and the postnatal period
Information for Professionals
Resources for healthcare staff
- Maternal Mental Health Scotland
- NHS Education for Scotland: TURAS Perinatal and Infant Mental Health
- NSPCC Scotland & Maternal Mental Health Scotland: Getting It Right for Mothers and Babies-Closing the gaps in community perinatal mental health services
- LSE & Maternal Mental Health Alliance: Costs of perinatal mental health problems
- Everyone’s Business: Maternal Mental Health
- RCGP: Perinatal Toolkit
Families and Carers
Support for families and carers
A carer is someone who looks after a partner, relative or friend who cannot manage without help because of illness, frailty or disability. They may or may not live together.
If you would benefit from support in your caring role, local carers services can help. They can provide you with help and support regarding a number of issues including access to respite, short breaks, information and advice on a wide range of topics, emotional support and access to carers support groups. To find information about your local carers service anywhere in Scotland please contact
The Carers Information Line
Telephone: 0141 353 6504
Support for young people
Youngminds
A leading UK charity committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people.
My Mum’s got a Dodgy Brain
A film for and by children who have a parent with a mental health problem, made in collaboration with Devon Partnership NHS trust.
Videos
Video and audio relevant to perinatal mental health
Maws – Our Journey
This film has been made as an educational resource for both those experiencing perinatal mental health issues, and for health care professionals. It follow the ‘Maws’ journey through their own experiences of perinatal mental health. Exploring personal accounts of perinatal mental ill health, the aim is to encourage shared experiences and better health care support for new mums. Produced by NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde and the Mental Health Network Glasgow.
Head Up, Heart Strong
This film tells the story of six women. Their recovery from extreme episodes of pre and post natal depression to how they overcame this.
My Mum’s got a Dodgy Brain
A film for and by children who have a parent with a mental health problem, made in collaboration with Devon Partnership NHS trust.