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Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia (PANDA)

PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia) supports parents and families during pregnancy and throughout the first year of parenthood. PANDA operates Australia’s only National Perinatal Mental Health Helpline for individuals, their families, support people and health care providers.

PANDA's phone and online services provide access to counselling and information to support mental health and wellbeing, informed by evidence-informed mental healthcare practice, and the expertise of people with a lived experience.

Vision and mission

PANDA’s vision is a world where perinatal mental health is understood and valued. They want people to know how and where they can access support and empower themselves to be the best they can be in the perinatal period and beyond.

How PANDA can help

PANDAs free services assist new and expecting parents. They support all families, especially those facing barriers accessing mainstream services. Their services are highly inclusive of languages, location, discrimination and people managing complex and ongoing mental health conditions.

Services include:

  • PANDA National Perinatal Mental Health Helpline (Mon-Sat)
  • intensive care and counselling program (VIC & QLD)
  • online education hub
  • secondary consulation service
  • website resources and mental health checklist
  • suite of translated information and resources.

Information lines / help lines

  • Call 1300 726 306 Monday – Friday 9am - 7:30pm, Saturday 9am – 4pm AEST

Programs and apps and tools

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Last reviewed: December 2023

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Birth trauma and recovery | PANDA

While many pregnant women and their partners know birthing their baby will be hard work, very few expect labour and childbirth could be complicated.

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Complicated births | PANDA

Giving birth can lead to a range of complex feelings, especially when the experience is a difficult or traumatic one.

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Understanding why you might be experiencing postnatal anxiety or depression | PANDA

Postnatal anxiety and depression can affect anyone, including women and their non-birthing partners.

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Coping with uncertainty | PANDA

This is a guide to help you find your way, and look after yourself and your baby in any situation.

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Getting help: support for expecting and new dad

If you are a expecting or new dad and you are struggling with how you feel, or not feeling how you expected to feel, it’s important to speak to someone.

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Managing change | PANDA

A relaxation and grounding guide for pregnancy and new parenthood. Watch the video.

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Managing relationships: guide for dads

Here are some ways to stay connected and still find time to look after yourself too.

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Perinatal anxiety and depression: Signs and symptoms | PANDA

Perinatal anxiety and depression can be mild, moderate or severe. The symptoms can begin suddenly after birth or gradually in the weeks and months after.

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Perinatal suicide: Signs, safety and support options | PANDA

Thoughts of suicide are common during pregnancy and early parenthood. You don’t need to deal with them alone though – specialist help is available.

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Preparing for baby’s arrival: Tips for new dads

Even men who have felt able to cope with most things are suddenly facing a future filled with uncertainties they have not had to deal with before.

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