Simone, PMHP Director, has been awarded a fellowship with University of Oxford through the Africa Oxford Initiative. Simone is excited to make the most of this opportunity and to showcase the innovation in the field on the #African continent 🌍 #ScholarSpotlight #MaternalMentalHealth

Happy Freedom Day! Today we acknowledge how far we have come and the work that lies ahead. A luta continua. #FreedomDay #Democracy #SocialJustice #Hope #ALutaContinua

Thanya, our Operations Manager, who holds a BAppSocSci degree in Psychology, has been accepted into the Organisational Psychology programme at UCT's Faculty of Commerce. She envisions enhancing her current role within the team to promote psychological wellness in the workplace.

Join us this May for World Maternal Mental Health Day and our campaign - "In her shoes". We invite you, our loyal supporters, to follow along and hopefully be inspired by the stories & experiences shared. #WMMHday #StrongerTogether #MaternalMentalHealth #PerinatalMentalHealth

👠 In her Shoes: Lane Benjamin, Clinical Psychologist, and PMHP board member, shares her insights. Lane reminds us that every pregnancy is unique, and it's okay to embrace our own emotions without measuring ourselves against others. #maternalMHmatters #MaternalMHMatters #StrongerTogether

Samantha's messages underscore the importance of self-compassion, trust in one's abilities, and the strength found in seeking and offering support throughout the journey of motherhood. #maternalMHmatters #WMMHday #strongertogether #pregnancy #mentalhealth #maternalMHmatters

In this blog, our collaborator, Annette Bauer from the London School of Economics, outlines how we have modelled the costs of maternal mental health issues, and our current work in Thailand. 🌍💰lnkd.in/e424asZz LSE

In her Shoes: Liesl Hermanus, mother of one, shares her insights. Liesl's messages convey a sense of understanding, encouragement, and empowerment for pregnant women and mothers. She normalises the challenges of motherhood and emphasises self-trust. #WMMHday #maternalMHmatters

Shining a spotlight on perinatal mental health. 1 in 3 women in South Africa struggle with perinatal mental health challenges. “Perinatal depression is common, and so is anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder,” says Associate Prof Simone Honikman. news.uct.ac.za/article/-2024-…

In her Shoes: Annette Klinger Cronje, mother of 2, and PMHP volunteer. Annette's messages convey truths for both expectant and new mothers. She underscores the unpredictable nature of motherhood, & dismantles the myth that a mother's worth is tied to specific parenting choices.

Healthcare workers often find it difficult to discuss topics about mental health. There is often a fear of opening a proverbial “can of worms”. This image series intends to validate healthcare workers' uncertainties while offering alternative approaches.

#Breastfeeding can be challenging during the postnatal period, affecting how mothers feel about themselves and their #mentalhealth. This image series aims to help mothers normalise their experiences, view challenges in a new light, and feel empowered to reach out for support.

We are proud to share our annual report for 2023. It was - not unusually - a very busy but highly productive year. If you have a stable internet connection, we suggest you access the version with audiovisual content here: canva.com/design/DAGGC8j…

Our Quarter 2 Newsletter is now live! From ongoing projects to upcoming events, we’ve got all the highlights covered.👉 Link to Newsletter: pmhp.za.org/about-us/newsl…

Our Maternal Mental Health in Africa symposium at Oxford University was a great success! We co-hosted with several Oxford-based and Africa-based organisations and were pleased with a turnout of over 100 people online and about 40 people in person.

We provide vital mental health support during pregnancy & postpartum, helping women navigate the challenges they face. This early intervention can significantly improve outcomes for both mothers & their babies, promoting healthier families & communities. #MaternalHealth #PMHP

🌟#volunteerspotlight Meet Saleha Suleman, our new #volunteer! Saleha's background is in the biomedical sciences, & she is now incorporating the principles of public health through a master’s at UCT. She will be helping us with our website revamp & we are delighted to have her!

#WorldBreastfeedingWeek2024

In honour of #WorldBreastfeedingWeek, we highlight the lived experience of a mother attending the Hanover Park Midwife Obstetric Unit. One of our visiting interns had a brief chat with her to learn from her! #SupportAllMoms #BreastfeedingAwareness #MaternalHealth #InfantHealth

Nithya Ganti completed an internship with the PMHP through the CIEE from June to August of this year. 🌟 We’re incredibly grateful to Nithya for her contributions during her time with the PMHP and wish her success in her future endeavours! 🚀✨