Your score is (Low)
Although your perinatal depression and/or anxiety result falls into the low range, you’ve been having thoughts of harming yourself.
Further clinical assessment and appropriate management by a health professional are required.
What To Do
- 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.
