Devon Perinatal Mental Health Team

04/06/2026

Come join us in the Forest tomorrow the 5th June 🌲Exmouth Forest School, Leeford Woods, Knowle Hill, EX9 7AL. 11-2.
Open to all those under the support of the Perinatal team and their families. Come for as long as you like and soak up the calming, restorative power of the forest 🌳

04/06/2026

👶💬 We’re delighted to support — an annual awareness campaign led by the Brazelton Centre UK, highlighting how babies communicate from the very beginning through their expressions, movements, behaviours and relationships.
The week encourages parents, carers and practitioners to better recognise and respond to babies’ cues, helping babies feel understood, connected and emotionally safe.

As part of Baby Communication Week, AiMH UK is sharing our resource “25 Things Every Baby Would Want You to Know” — a reflective resource designed to help adults think about the world from a baby’s perspective and the importance of feeling safe, seen, understood and connected within relationships. 💛
Download/view the resource here:https://aimh.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AiMH-UK-25-things-every-baby-would-want-you-to-know-baby-communication-week-2026.pdf

01/06/2026

The Global Day of Parents honors parents and caregivers worldwide for their selfless commitment and lifelong sacrifices to nurture and protect their children. The day emphasizes that anyone acting as a parental figure or caregiver plays a critical role in a child's emotional, educational, and social development.

Ways you can mark Global Day of Parents;
- Dedicate the day to family activities, such as sharing a special meal or gathering together outdoors.
- Send thank-you messages, cards, or tokens of appreciation to parents and guardians
- Use social media to share stories, photos, and memories of your parents, celebrating their influence in your life and using relevant hashtags to join the global conversation.

18/05/2026

Monday Morning Pick-Up Poem - The Mountain, Laura Ding Edwards

06/05/2026

We are your Community Perinatal Mental Health Team in Devon! Please speak to your midwife, GP or Health Visitor for more information or to be referred

WHAT IS A PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH TEAM?

What is it?

A multidisciplinary group of specialists—including psychiatrists, nurses, midwives, and psychologists—dedicated to mental health during the journey to parenthood.

Who is it for?

Expectant and new parents experiencing or at risk of moderate to severe mental health difficulties.

Key Services:

Specialised asessment:In-depth mental health reviews tailored to pregnancy and early parenthood.

Treatment:Psychological therapies and expert medication management.

Parent-Infant Support:Practical help to strengthen bonding and attachment.

Pre-Conception Advice:Support for those planning a pregnancy while managing existing mental health conditions.

06/05/2026

A very fitting story on This Morning for Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week.

Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week is a week-long campaign dedicated to talking about mental health problems before, during and after pregnancy. Spread the word!

28/04/2026

Join our Co-Founder, , as she chats with .natalie.psychologist, a Perinatal and Early Years Psychologist about the differences between the Baby Blues and Postnatal Depression.

Whether you are a new parent or supporting one, understanding the shift in emotions after birth is vital. For Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, we are hosting a conversation to help distinguish between common transitions and deeper struggles.

What We are Covering:

The "Baby Blues": Why they should be temporary and when it is time to seek further support.

Beyond the Blues: Identifying Postnatal Depression, Postpartum Rage, and the "numbness" or symptoms often left out of the conversation.

Intrusive Thoughts: Understanding why they happen and how to manage them.

The Road to Recovery: Focussing on real, practical ways to start feeling like yourself again.

Taking place on 4th May at 2pm on the Facebook and Instagram Pages.

23/04/2026

🌿 Exmouth Forest School – This Friday! 🌿
For mums under the Perinatal Mental Health Team
Friday 25th April| 11am–2pm
📍 The Forest School, Exmouth, Leeford Woods, Knowle Hill, EX9 7AL
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Mums, babies, and your extended families… you’re all warmly invited to join us in the woods this Friday 💚✨
There’s no need to arrive on time—come and go whenever suits you and your family.

Spring has sprung 🌸 Come enjoy the forest at this magical time of year and soak up the peace and beauty of the season 🌻

22/04/2026

On World Administrative Professionals’ Day we would like to celebrate and say a heartfelt thank you to our wonderful Community Perinatal Service administrative team.

Our admin colleagues play a vital role in providing high‑quality administrative support. This work goes far beyond keeping our service running smoothly. Administrative professionals are often a key source of support for their teams’ health and wellbeing and provide a crucial link between services, patients and families.

20/04/2026

Introducing one of our fantastic Clinical Team Leaders......