October is Mental Health Month and we’re shining a spotlight on the challenges of motherhood and parenting in the early years.
Boroondara mum Georgia recently sat down with our Maternal Child Health Service (MCH) to share her story.
“Becoming a new mum is like getting a role that you’ve never done before, without a job description and no experience, and you’re expected to hit the ground running. Immediately.”
Through MCH, Georgia was connected with educational and social programs including the MCH breastfeeding clinic and sleep and settling clinic.
“These things actually just increased my confidence and after that it was so much easier,” she says. “It kind of helped with my sanity.”
If you’re facing parenting challenges or are parenting a child with health or behavioural issues, you’re not alone. MCH services are available to new and existing parents who live in Boroondara (for children aged zero to 4 years).
To hear Georgia’s full story, read our Mental Health Month news story. For more information about the programs available, speak to your Maternal and Child Health nurse or call us on (03) 9278 4606 for a confidential discussion.
Counselling and support services
If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, local support services can help. Find a list on our Counselling and mental health services page.
Join us to talk anxiety and the brain
To recognise Mental Health Month, our next Wellbeing Conversation series event is Anxiety and the brain with Dr. Janine Cooper.
Join us at Hawthorn Library on 31 October to learn some tips to support positive mental health and wellbeing for you and your loved ones.