Exploring perinatal mental health with Smart About Health’s Dr Laura David - Episode 17

In the UK, around one in five women and one in ten men are affected by perinatal mental health issues. And we’re not just talking about the baby blues. This overarching term covers all mental health issues for up to two years after the arrival of a baby. Some challenges you’ll have heard of – like post-natal depression and anxiety. But others – like OCD and psychosis – you might not be as familiar with. This week, NHS GP and founder of Smart About Health, Dr Laura David, joins Lucinda Quigley, Head of Working Parents, for a deep dive into perinatal mental health. The pair cover everything from potential triggers and challenges with diagnosis to ways managers can better support parents returning to work. Tune in to learn why: Identifying different types of perinatal mental health issues will help your working parent employees. Sharing stories and starting open conversations will normalize the topic. Acknowledging a shift in identity and adjusting expectations will improve the return-to-work transition. #DEI #Diversity #Inclusion #Equity #TalkingTalent #WorkingParents #WorkingCarers #PerinatalMentalHealth #MentalHealth #Wellbeing #SmartAboutHealth #PostNatalMentalHealth #Parenting