The Gidget Foundation exists to promote awareness of Perinatal Anxiety and Depression amongst women and their families, their health providers and the wider community to ensure that women in need receive timely, appropriate and supportive care.
Perinatal anxiety and depression (commonly known as postnatal depression) affects one in five mothers and one in ten fathers in Australia.
WHAT'S NEW
- Check out our postcard awareness campaign kindly donated by Avantcard (baby photo by www.littleme.com.au)
- Why men get baby blues - Sunday Telegraph 21 March 2010
- Mothercare Australia & Gidget Foundation working together - Mood, myths & helpful messages advice cards online & in store now
- Information sheet - Perinatal anxiety and depression, what does it actually mean & how to get help
- Personal stories of perinatal anxiety and depression (please be patient whilst the 42Mb video file opens in a new window)
- Perinatal support programs on Sydney's Northern Beaches
Events
Our events to date have raised awareness of Perinatal Anxiety and Depression with over 4000 people. Check out our past, current and future events.
Finding Help
If you or a friend are experiencing symptoms of Perinatal Depression & Anxiety, there are a number of organisations who can provide help.
Partners & Sponsors
Those who support the Gidget Foundation & help raise money and awarenesst to further the understanding of Perinatal Anxiety and Depression.