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We're the UK’s leading charity supporting mums & families through postpartum psychosis - a treatable medical emergency πŸ’œ Find help: ActionOnPP.org

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Did you know? Each year about 140,000 mums around the world will experience postpartum psychosis.

Join APP's call for access to Mother and Baby Units for mums who experience postpartum psychosis wherever they live in the world.

#KeepMumsAndBabiesTogether #WorldMentalHealthDay

10.10.2025 06:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Have we supported you? We’d love to hear from you.
YouTube video by Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP) Have we supported you? We’d love to hear from you.

Have we supported you? We’d love to hear from you.

If you’ve used APP’s peer support services, please fill in our annual survey.

⏰ It should take about 15–20 minutes to complete. Share your thoughts here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/PBRSBND

www.youtube.com/shorts/gfIDu...

29.07.2025 13:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ’œ If you have been affected by this film, need any support, or want to meet others affected by postpartum psychosis, please get in touch: @actiononpp.bsky.social

17.06.2025 16:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It was commissioned as part of the GSK IMPACT award prize package.

17.06.2025 16:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It features our peer support team working with families in Mother and Baby Units, as well as Shaheda from our Diverse Communities Outreach project.

17.06.2025 16:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
🎬 Watch our new film!
YouTube video by Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP) 🎬 Watch our new film!

🎬 Watch our new film!

We’re so proud to share a powerful short film showcasing Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP)’s work: www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9Mi...

17.06.2025 16:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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"My amazing wife Natalie has published a β€˜Letter to my Partner’ in Chat Magazine! It takes amazing strength to open up and share something so personal... I am so proud of you my girl πŸ’œ"

πŸ“² Repost @wasley_postpartumpsychosis from Instagram

15.06.2025 10:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The APP June Newsletter is out today! πŸ—žοΈ
Catch up on the latest news here: mailchi.mp/app-network/...

13.06.2025 07:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🏊 Good luck Claire, Louise, Mary, Roban & Laura taking part in the Great Swim in Lake Windermere this weekend! All healthcare professionals from the South West Yorks Community Perinatal Mental Health Team, they love open water swimming: www.app-network.org/news/fundraising @allofusinmind.bsky.social

10.06.2025 15:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Last night's BBC Spotlight investigation highlighted the devastating consequences of Northern Ireland being the only UK nation without a Mother and Baby Unit.

The MMHA is calling for urgent action. Read our response: maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/news/mmha-me... #SpotlightNI #MumBabyTogetherNI

04.06.2025 10:59 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@rcpsych.bsky.social @mmhalliance.bsky.social

03.06.2025 21:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Maternal mental health: Calls for specialist unit in Northern Ireland Mothers with serious mental health problems are separated from their babies in Northern Ireland, unlike the rest of the UK.

Powerful stories from brave women - This is @BBCSpotlightNI I will be talking about this programme across TV & Radio. View tonight BBC1 @10 40 pm. Or catch it now on the BBC iplayer

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

03.06.2025 06:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you to everyone who has shared their experiences of postpartum psychosis, and everyone who is helping make a difference in NI.

#MumBabyTogetherNI

03.06.2025 21:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Next APP NI cafΓ© group (online)
πŸ“… Thursday 12 June, 7.30–9pm
βœ‰οΈ Message us for the booking link or email: app@app-network.org

03.06.2025 21:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

We were so proud to see the Belfast perinatal team shown in their APP t-shirts, raising awareness and fundraising.

03.06.2025 21:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The programme includes interviews with people from our Northern Ireland (NI) cafΓ© group, others with lived experience of severe postnatal mental illness, and perinatal mental health professionals from NI and from Jasmine Lodge MBU in Exeter.

03.06.2025 21:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Members of the APP team have said the programme is powerful, emotional and deeply moving. If you choose to watch on BBC iPlayer, please look after yourself and reach out to APP for peer support.

03.06.2025 21:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today’s BBC Spotlight programme β€˜Mums in Crisis’ investigates perinatal mental health care in Northern Ireland, showing just how urgently a Mother and Baby Unit (MBU) is needed to save lives and prevent life-long trauma.

There is no MBU in Northern Ireland, and APP is campaigning for this to change

03.06.2025 20:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re delighted that Action on Postpartum Psychosis has been selected as one of 10 winners of the prestigious 2025 GSK IMPACT Awards!

Read more here: www.app-network.org/uncategorized/app-wins-prestigious-gsk-impact-award/

#GSKIMPACTUK @thekingsfund.bsky.social

16.05.2025 15:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today is #InternationalDayOfTheMidwife and the start of #MaternalMentalHealthAwarenessWeek. The theme β€œYour Voice, Your Strength” resonates deeply with us at APP πŸ’œ

Thank you, Danielle, for sharing your story:
www.app-network.org/ourstories/d...

@pmhpuk.bsky.social @mmhalliance.bsky.social

05.05.2025 19:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Salaam, are you a Muslim mum who has experienced psychosis after giving birth? Would you like to meet others who have experienced it too?

πŸ—“ APP Muslim mums cafΓ© group (online)
Tuesday 6th May, 12.30-1.30pm

πŸ“² Book here: bookwhen.com/apppeersuppo...

05.05.2025 17:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#PostpartumPsychosis #PPPAwarenessDay #PeerSupport #MaternalMentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MaternalMHMatters #PerinatalMentalHealth #MMHAW #MMHAW25 #YourVoiceYourStrength @pmhpuk.bsky.social @mmhalliance.bsky.social

05.05.2025 08:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We're proud once again to support Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week (5 - 11 May) – an important campaign founded by the Perinatal Mental Health Partnership.

The theme for this year's campaign is β€œYour Voice, Your Strength” – something that resonates deeply with us at APP πŸ’œ

05.05.2025 08:08 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today, we’re proud to launch new resources offering support to families bereaved by postpartum psychosis.

Here, Rich Baish, APP Development Manager, talks us through them.

If you, or someone you know, has been affected, visit the resources here: ActionOnPP.org/BereavedFamilies or get in touch πŸ’œ

05.05.2025 07:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New resources launched for families bereaved by postpartum psychosis.

With lived experience stories, information about grief, practical advice on finances, inquests, remembrance and more.

Explore our new resources: ActionOnPP.org/BereavedFamilies or get in touch πŸ’œ

05.05.2025 06:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Are you a Muslim mum who has experienced psychosis after giving birth? Would you like to meet other mums who have experienced it too?

πŸ—“ Muslim mums cafΓ© group (online)
Tue lunchtimes - 6 May & 1 Jul, 12.30-1.30pm
Fri 6 Jun, 7.30-8.30pm

Email: MuslimPeerSupport@app-network.org

02.05.2025 06:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New mum seems strange? Seek help. It could be postpartum psychosis, a treatable medical emergency.

Help make an urgent appointment with their doctor, midwife, health visitor or call 111. If you think there is imminent danger, call 999.

With help they will recover.

ActionOnPP.org #PPPAwarenessDay

02.05.2025 06:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New mum seems strange? Seek help. It could be postpartum psychosis, a treatable medical emergency.

Help make an urgent appointment with their doctor, midwife, health visitor or call 111. If you think there is imminent danger, call 999.

With help they will recover.

ActionOnPP.org #PPPAwarenessDay

02.05.2025 05:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It's Pregnancy and Postpartum Psychosis Awareness Day.

We’re joining #PPPAwarenessDay to raise awareness around postpartum psychosis and perinatal mental health.

πŸ’œ We’re here with help and support: www.ActionOnPP.org

02.05.2025 05:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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When it's not just the baby blues Why postpartum psychosis needs more awareness

New substack - in advance of maternal mental health awareness week I’ve written a post about postpartum psychosis - the signs we should all be aware of - and the fabulous charity I work with - @actiononpp.bsky.social -

lucynichol.substack.com/p/when-its-n...

01.05.2025 20:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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