Mental health support

Perinatal is the time from when you get pregnant up to 2 years after you give birth. Taking care of your mental health during this time is important for both you and your baby. 

If you're feeling low or anxious, there is plenty of support available. 

Your GP or midwife

Your GP or midwife can direct you to services based on the level of care you need. For example, they can:

• tell you about informal peer support groups
• refer you to the perinatal mental health team

Your health visitor

Your health visitor can offer support for looking after your baby and managing your mental health. 

Mind in Croydon 

Find help and support for your mental health at Mind in Croydon. 

You can access:

• counselling
• talking therapy
• crisis helplines
• befriending services
• carers support

Croydon Talking Therapies

Find free and confidential talking therapy and specialist support at the Croydon NHS talking therapy service.

To use the service, you need to be 17 or over and registered with a Croydon GP, or living in the borough. 

South London and Maudsley NHS (SLAM) perinatal mental health team

SLAM is a mental health service, which includes specialist doctors, nurses and other disciplines. 

Speak to your GP or midwife if you would like to be referred or visit SLAM perinatal team to find out more. 

Tommy's pregnancy and post-birth wellbeing plan

Tommy’s wellbeing plan helps you think about: 

• how you're feeling
• what support you might need in your pregnancy and after the birth