Perinatal Mental Health Training
Around 30 volunteers and staff attended an informative and interactive training session yesterday, delivered by the Sussex Partnership Perinatal Mental Health Team and led by Dr Sarah Gordon, Clinical Psychologist with the North West Sussex Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Team, alongside an expert by experience, who was recently supported by the team.
The session explored a range of perinatal mental health presentations, helping attendees to better understand how to recognise signs and symptoms, deliver trauma informed practice and access available specialist services.
Topics included mental health during the perinatal period, bonding and attunement, as well as looking at neurodivergence. The training provided valuable insights, practical guidance, and opportunities for discussion, in order to better equip staff and volunteers to support families during this challenging period of their lives.
Thank you to the facilitators for sharing their expertise and experience, and to everyone who attended and contributed to the discussions.