Your score is (High)

You are likely experiencing symptoms of perinatal depression and/or anxiety. 

  • Further clinical assessment and appropriate management by a health professional may be required.
  • We strongly recommend that you see your GP or another mental health professional such as a psychiatrist or psychologist for a personalised clinical assessment.
  • It’s important to seek help as soon as possible and talk to someone about how you are feeling.

What to Do

Speak with your GP

Make an appointment to see your GP for a more in-depth assessment and discuss how you are feeling.

Talk to a Psychologist

Speak with another mental health professional such as a Psychologist or Psychiatrist to discuss your concerns and get a clinical assessment.

The first appointment with a Psychologist involves a comprehensive clinical assessment where:

  1. you are provided with a provisional diagnosis;
  2. we discuss your goals for therapy;
  3. a tentative treatment plan is developed including the recommended type of therapy likely to produce the best outcome;
  4. you are provided with initial treatment strategies to start working on immediately.

Call the PANDA Helpline on 1300 726 306

The Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia (PANDA) Helpline is a free service. They support women, men and families in Australia experiencing or affected by perinatal anxiety or depression. They are available from Monday to Friday, 9 am – 7.30pm.

In Case of Emergency or Crisis Situations

  • Call emergency services at 000 (triple zero) in the event of immediate danger to yourself, your baby or others.
  • Call the PANDA Helpline on 1300 726 306. This Helpline provides a safe and confidential space for any new or expecting parent struggling with the challenges of becoming a new parent.
  • Call Lifeline on 13 11 14 if you require crisis support or immediate counselling.
  • Call the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467 if you require crisis support or immediate counselling. 
  • Present to your nearest hospital emergency department or your General Practitioner (GP) for a personalised assessment and to discuss how to get support and a treatment plan.
  • It’s important to seek help as soon as possible and talk to someone about how you are feeling. We strongly recommend that you see your GP as soon as possible for a personalised clinical assessment and discuss how you are feeling.