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

Specialist Perinatal mental health team referral form [docx] 69KB

New resources for people with a mental health condition who are planning a pregnancy or may become pregnant in the future

Close to 551,000 people in the UK are managing a mental health condition.  A large proportion of these are people who may be contemplating pregnancy or are at risk of unplanned pregnancy.

Through this partnership with @tommys_baby, @publichealthengland, @nhsengland and @lifeatkings have developed supportive resources for those who are planning a pregnancy or may wish to become pregnant in the future.

Mental health conditions can refer to a wide range of conditions. The new resources we have created have been developed to specifically offer support to those who have been diagnosed with a mental health condition. These conditions include bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, severe depression and psychosis.

Visit the info hub:  www.tommys.org/planning-a-pregnancy-and-mental-illness

Helpful Local Links

Following your referral we would recommend you consider self-referral to the following Improving Access to Psychological Therapies team

Outlook Southwest

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/outlook-south-west

Telephone: 01208 871414

You may also find the following local organisations helpful:

Perinatal Mental Health Treatment: 

perinatal-treatment.com/

Cornwall Health Visiting:

www.cornwall.gov.uk/healthvisiting

Cornwall School Nursing: 

www.cornwall.gov.uk/schoolnursing

Family Information Service:

www.supportincornwall.org.uk/kb5/cornwall/directory/family.page?familychannel=0

Home Start Kernow

www.homestartkernow.org.uk

Cornwall NHS 24/7 mental health support line - Telephone: 0800 038 5300
Anyone can now call the mental health telephone support, advice and triage help-line for Cornwall.

Thriving Together

www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/thriving-together

Poem feedback survey

www.snapsurveys.com/wh/s.asp?k=152482630713