New Parents Need Support

New parents are silently struggling with anxiety and depression, often feeling isolated and unsure where to turn for help—especially those in new countries without familiar support systems. Shockingly, 25% of new parents in Victoria don’t know how to access professional care, and 33% believe their struggles aren’t serious enough to warrant help. Cultural expectations, particularly around mothers being strong and resilient, further silence those in need. But hope is rising: the federal government is funding Gidget Houses nationwide and offering ten free Medicare bulk-billed counseling sessions annually. Efforts are also underway to translate resources into multiple languages to reach culturally diverse communities. Experts stress that asking for help isn’t weakness—it’s strength—and building connections with other parents is key to healing. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c1a79554cbbd4f17