In The First Person: A Mother's Experience of Postpartum Psychosis

“I just remember thinking he could be someone else's baby and I was just holding him.”Ariane, mother of Henry, former elite dancer, child services caseworker, and psychologist and now advocate, shares her raw and unedited account of the experience and clinical treatment of postpartum psychosis. Listen in as Ariane shares her powerful story of being a first-time mum experiencing psychosis. What did the psychosis feel like? How did she find being in a Mother and Baby Unit? What were the personal and system barriers that impeded her health seeking behaviour? What was the impact of receiving incorrect diagnoses? What were the triggers for her recovery? Be reminded of the power of feeling safe and seen and feel inspired by Ariane’s “renewed sense of purpose and drive to support the next group of mothers to come through.”Liked this episode? Stay tuned for future episodes by following Mental Health in Practice.Visit the MHPN website for episode host and guest bios, recommended resources and a self-directed CPD form.Share your comments, questions and feedback about In The First Person or any of MHPN’s podcast series here: https://mhpn.org.au/podcast-feedback/.