Thousands of women confront mental health issues in thriving community perinatal scheme
Dr Jo Black led a new way for perinatal mental health …
“We make it very easy for women to tell us what they are worried or concerned about. The women don’t have to go to a mental health unit to see us, they can see us at their antenatal clinic or at home after the birth and we provide them with information, treatment, reassurance and normalisation.”
“Torbay Perinatal Health Team has identified, supported or signposted thousands of women who needed mental health support.”
“This initiative has made a huge difference to women’s lives in Devon, Torbay and Exeter and it is fantastic to see such a successful example of integrated physical and mental health care, one of the Five Year Forward View priorities.”