We sometimes talk our "mental health toolkits" in PiM - these are helpful coping strategies and activities that are unique to you, and can change a LOT in the perinatal journey. This means you may continually add things or take things out of your own toolkit, and that's okay!
Self Care Signposting Links
Mind - Self care tips for anxiety and panic attacks
Anna Freud Centre - Guidance on the importance of self-care for parents and carers
YoungMinds Article - How to do self-care when you're really struggling and the stress bucket activity can help young people identify what is causing them stress and what they can do to help reduce it.
The Academy offers a wide range of trauma informed courses and workshops designed to empower your mental health and wellbeing, provided by a number of Partner organisations working together. Courses are delivered face to face and via online group sessions and are completely FREE OF CHARGE.
The courses are open to anyone over the age of 18 living in Coventry and Warwickshire who wants to better manage or understand their health and wellbeing.
Talking to your GP about Mental Health - Mind
Mind - How to get help from your GP for mental health
Parenting and mental health - many of us who care for children may worry about our mental health. We may worry about how it’ll impact our children or how we can look after them.
The Real Toolkit - Ways of taking care of your mental health
Whether you are looking for some tips for improving your mental health or you need advice on how to access professional help, this guide will offer some mental health advice and links to best support you. Mental health problems are common and affect everybody – regardless of background or circumstances.
National Insitute of Health - Emotional Wellness Toolkit
BBC It can be hard to know where to start when it comes to your mental wellbeing, but there are lots of tools that can help.
Stress Management Society - how to have open conversations about MH
The Conversation News Article - When being a new mum feels overwhelming, here’s some expert advice on what you need to know