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Post and Antenatal Mood Disorders Service
About the Service
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The aim of the service is the early recognition and intervention of
mood disorders in women who are either in the antenatal or postnatal period.
What is a mood disorder?
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A mood disorder can manifest itself in different ways and has varying
degrees of severity. It can take the form of symptoms of anxiety and or depression,
or that pd a Post natal depression in women following the birth of a baby.
Symptoms may include:
- Overwhelming feelings of anxiety
- Depressed mood
- Irritability
- Poor appetite or overreating
- Unable to rest even when conditions allow/early morning wakening
- Tearfulness for no apparent reason
- Unable to think clearly
- Thoughts of self harm or harm to the baby
- Loss of control when usually competent (inability to cope)
- Feelings of worthlessness or failure as a mother
- Feelings of anger, exaustion, panic/fear
Services offered by PAAMS:
- Assessment
- Consultation
- Individual Support
- Medication
- Group Programs
- Referral and Advice
- Education
- Case Management/Ongoing Monitoring
Criteria:
- Women aged 16 years or over
- Women who are pregnant or have a child 0-12 months old
- Women living in the local Macarthur - Wollondilly area
- Currently experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression over the last two weeks
- Women with past history of Post natal Depression or Depression/Anxiety Disorder
Antenatal Referrals:
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Women may be referred by:
- Antenatal Clinics
- Hospitals
- Doctors
- Health Professionals
Women will need to have a letter from their General Practitioner
prior assessment specifying that their pregnancy is being monitored.
Postnatal Referrals:
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Referrals can be made by:
- Health Professionals
- Relevant Agencies
- Sel-referrals are accepted
- Concerned families and or friends
How to contact us:
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Contact the Intake worker on:
02-4629 5400
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