Perinatal Mental Health Team
The Perinatal Mental Health Team specialises in the assessment, diagnosis and short-term treatment of women affected by a moderate to severe mental health illness in the preconception, antenatal and postnatal period. The team promotes wellbeing during pregnancy, prevention of relapse and assists with birth planning.
Perinatal Mental Health Services
- Preconceptual advice, pregnancy and birth planning for women who have had a previous episode of mental illness
- A consultation that may lead to a further assessment of risk and treatment options
- An assessment that takes into account what is important to you during your pregnancy
- The shared development of a care plan that meets your personal needs
- Planning for the postnatal period to promote wellness and prevent relapse
- Advice in prescribing medication for mental health reasons in pregnancy and breast feeding
e.g anti-depressants - Information about other services e.g. Outlook Southwest and Family Information Service
- Referrals up to 9 months post-natally
- Consultation for 9-12 months post-natally
- We offer interventions up to baby’s 1st birthday
Referrals
To make an email referral:
or Tel: (01872) 221031
For the Referrer
Please complete the GAD7 and PHQ9 questionnaires to measure effectiveness of treatment.
PHQ9 and GAD7 Questionnaires
Contact Information
Perinatal Mental Health Team
57 Pydar Street
Truro
TR1 2SS
(01872) 221031
Email: cpn-tr.Perinatal@nhs.net
Leaflet
Perinatal Mental Health Team Leaflet
Survey
Specialist Perinatal Team Feedback
Perinatal POEM
Patient rated Outcome and Experience Measure
Links
Following your recent referral we would recommend you consider self-referral to the following Improving Access to Psychological Therapies teams- Outlook Southwest. Please find their contact details below:
Outlook Southwest
Phone: 01208 871414
You might also find the following organisations helpful.
Family information service (find out what’s on at the local children’s centre and other services for families in the community)
https://www.supportincornwall.org.uk/kb5/cornwall/directory/family.page?familychannel=0
https://www.homestartkernow.org.uk (currently unavailable in Liskeard, Looe and Saltash)
Parenting and children’s mental health/ attachment
https://hungrylittleminds.campaign.gov.uk/
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.org.bestbeginnings.babybuddy&hl=en_GB
https://www.homestartkernow.org.uk
https://www.cry-sis.org.uk/resources-and-helpline
https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people
https://www.supportincornwall.org.uk/kb5/cornwall/directory/advice.page?id=3eUP45FLH3I
Young parents
https:/ /www.wildproject.org.uk/
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGv2gIrb1Ms&feature=youtu.be
Video interaction guidance
https://www.videointeractionguidance.net/aboutvig
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRVaL_ZlxHs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpSHHS_YMLE
OCD
http://www.ocduk.org/prenatal-postnatal-ocd
Self-help CBT
http://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/consumers.cfm
Mindfulness
http://www.freemindfulness.org/home
http://mindfulnesscornwall.co.uk/
Health and wellbeing in pregnancy
http://www.tommys.org/pregnancy/your-life/mental-health
https://vimeo.com/111941003?lite=1 a short film involving 3 local mums talking about their experiences of mental health difficulties in the perinatal period
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUOZZCXD7ek 2 local mums talking about their experience with puerperal psychosis
Breastfeeding
https://dct-start4life.service.nhs.uk/start4life/baby/breastfeeding/
Post natal depression
http://www.netmums.com/parenting-support/postnatal-depression
http://www.outlooksw.co.uk/finding-yourself-again
Neonatal Care
http://swneonatalnetwork.co.uk/parents/how-can-we-be-involved-in-our-babys-care/neonatal-animations/
Medication
http://www.medicinesinpregnancy.org/
Peer support
Post-partum/Puerperal Psychosis
http://ncmh.info/conditions/mood-disorders-pregnancy/
http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/healthadvice/problemsdisorders/postpartumpsychosis.aspx
Information for partners
http://www.app-network.org/partners-2/
http://www.netmums.com/parenting-support/postnatal-depression/partners-supporting-suffering-mums
Dads
Royal College of GPs perinatal toolkit (useful links for information and resources)
http://www.rcgp.org.uk/clinical-and-research/toolkits/perinatal-mental-health-toolkit.aspx
Mother and baby Unit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTEPtGYbPJE&feature=youtu.be
https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/our-services/pregnant-women-and-new-mothers/mother-and-baby-unit
Additional resources
Miscarriage association
society for antenatal and neonatal deaths
https://www.sands.org.uk/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5KKOxOzt4AIVlOJ3Ch0vCwrJEAAYASAAEgKakPD_BwE
birth trauma association
https://www.birthtraumaassociation.org.uk/
Termination of pregnancy counselling
domestic abuse/rape and sexual abuse
https://www.firstlight.org.uk/safer-futures/
https://www.womenscentrecornwall.org.uk/
substance misuse (drugs and alcohol)
https://www.thinkaction.org.uk/
Poem feedback survey
https://www.snapsurveys.com/wh/s.asp?k=152482630713
Perinatal Mental Health Film