The #perinatal period can be a difficult time for women with #mentalillness. New research in @TheLancetPsych has found that areas with Community Mental Health Nurses significantly improves access to #mentalhealth care for those in need. #IoPPNNews bit.ly/3UeVlgm

Today is London's Great Mental Health Day 2024! 🗣️ Today, open up to someone in your network about how you’ve been feeling. 🗺️ And learn more about the #GreatMentalHealth initiatives and support services that are available right across London. ow.ly/J79o50QkX2C

Are you interested in best practices and care pathways for pregnant women who are dependent on drugs, and their infants? To find out more and register: …earlyfindingswebinar.eventbrite.co.uk

Did you know that most apps we use to manage our #mentalhealth don’t have much scientific evidence behind them? We are looking for people to test our online training and help us understand how effective it can be in supporting pregnant women. Sign up: relax.healthmachine.io

It's #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek! 💛 Join us, and help empower children and young people to believe 'My Voice Matters'. It's not too late to get involved, download our free resources 👉 bit.ly/2GdNXMa #PrimarySchools #SecondarySchools #Parents #Carers

💫Thank you 💫to all 100 women who have joined our RELAX study! With your help we can understand whether our online training is effective in reducing #anxiety for pregnant women. Thank you to our PPI groups, advisors and people in the community who are sharing the study!

A HUGE thank you to the organisers of the successful @maudsleynhs CAMHS Fete held at the Bethlem Royal Hospital yesterday! Despite the rain, our young service users had an amazing time celebrating #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek and showing that #MyVoiceMatters. 🌟🐶🐴

Every day in the UK, someone is diagnosed with a disease or a condition. The treatment they will receive will, at some point, have been informed by research. 🩺 Learn more about how you can #BePartofResearch here: bepartofresearch.nihr.ac.uk/taking-part/Ho…

Do you work in maternity services? Keen to hear about the latest evidence on improving safety & quality of #MaternityCare? Join our upcoming webinar! We'll explore the key attributes of safe maternity care, including how to deliver more personalised care: gmg-lgcgroup.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

RELAX study looking at whether an online training programme reduces worry and anxiety in pregnant women and new mothers is seeking volunteers in south London: local.nihr.ac.uk/news/relax-stu…

This week is Fivexmore_ 5th annual Black Maternal Health Awareness week: fivexmore.org/black-maternal… We want to contribute to this important cause by encouraging black, brown or mixed-race mothers-to-be to participate in our research. Sign up here: relax.healthmachine.io #BMHAW24

Today is #WorldMaternalMentalHealthday Read this letter from Professor Colette Hirsch, Chief Investigator for the RELAX study that's looking at whether a new online training package reduces worry and anxiety in pregnant women and new mothers: local.nihr.ac.uk/news/help-supp…

As #mentalhealthawarenessweek reaches to a close, we'd like to encourage you to reflect on your mental health, progress you've made & any tools you use to improve your wellbeing. We welcome any thoughts or ideas. Yesterday, the RELAX team wore green to bring awareness to this!

Hello everyone 👋🏽, Please share the RELAX Study with any pregnant women (aimed at those 16-28 weeks pregnant) you know, particularly those experiencing worry and anxiety. Email address: [email protected] Website: relax.healthmachine.io Thank you for your support. Michelle

To acknowledge the importance of mental, physical and emotional health we spoke with Professor Colette Hirsch from Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience about the signs and symptoms of Generalised Anxiety Disorder for #worldwellbeingweek🧵⬇️

What should you do to manage your symptoms?

What advice would you give to someone who is struggling with anxiety?