Case Study: Perinatal Depression and Anxiety with Josie

<p>It turns out that sometimes having a baby brings things to the forefront that you may not have noticed before. In the case of Josie, her General Anxiety expressed itself as a birth related anxiety and depression with both of her kids. Now, a passionate ambassador for perinatal depression and anxiety, Josie is sharing her story online, through her platform, “Smiling After PND”. Josie has featured on major publications, websites and is a public presenter, visiting workplaces and institutions as she continues her quest to increase awareness and remove sigma.</p> <p> </p> <p>You can find Josie at:</p> <p><a href='https://smilingafterpnd.com/'>https://smilingafterpnd.com/</a></p> <p> </p> <p>For emergency support contact:</p> <p>000 for police, ambulance or fire services </p> <p>13 11 14 for Lifeline, a crisis support and suicide prevention service for all Australians</p> <p>1300 726 306 Perinatal Anxiety and Depression (PANDA) National Helpline</p> <p>03 9935 7400 GriefLine National Helpline</p> <p>1800 250 015 Alcohol and Drug Support Line</p> <p>1800 858 858 National Gambling Help Line</p> <p>For emergency support contact:</p> <p>000 for police, ambulance or fire services </p> <p>13 11 14 for Lifeline, a crisis support and suicide prevention service for all Australians</p> <p>1300 726 306 Perinatal Anxiety and Depression (PANDA) National Helpline</p> <p>03 9935 7400 GriefLine National Helpline</p> <p>1800 250 015 Alcohol and Drug Support Line</p> <p>1800 858 858 National Gambling Help Line</p> <p>1300 22 46 36 Beyond Blue</p>