New Postnatal mental illness support group (London)

[Katgrant30]

Hi ladies, just want to tell you about our new support group that is starting in a few weeks time, in central London:
local.mumsnet.com/lambeth/other-local-events/169819-new-pnd-support-group

It's run by the amazing PANDAS charity, which has groups across the UK.
//www.pandasfoundation.org.uk

Hope to see some London ladies there!

You can read about my own story of recovery from postpartum psychosis here:
www.sane.org.uk/how_you_can_help/blogging/show_blog/592

[Katgrant30]

bump!

This is on on Tuesday... Very near Waterloo, free and open to all (like a mums and baby/toddler group but with a difference!)

[onceipopicantstop]

Hi I don't live in London but see that there are groups around the country. Are they specifically for ante and postnatal depression? I have ocd and have been thinking it would be nice to attend some sort of group to meet other mums with mh issues. I have a newborn and a pre-schooler. Just not clear from the PANDAS website whether they cater for other conditions too?
Thanks

[GracieLoo]

I'd love to know if there any in the SE.

[Katgrant30]

Hi ladies - yes we cater for any and all mental health conditions - eg anxiety and OCD. Me myself had psychosis. There are a number of groups in the SE, including 3 now in London... Do email me [email protected] if you'd like to learn more. Thanks!! X

[onceipopicantstop]

Thanks I've emailed the local group leader.

[Katgrant30]

Awesome - really hope you find it useful or at the very least comforting to know you are not alone. Best of luck! X

[Katgrant30]

Hello - just wanted to let you know we are meeting again this Wednesday, 16 April. At the Roebuck pub in Oval (Ashmole Street). We will be there from around 10-11.30am. It's a very baby and child friendly pub, with tea and toast and loads of toys. :)
Hope to see you there!