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IMPACT ON CHILDREN

HAVING A BABY IS A LIFE CHANGING EVENT THAT CAN IMPACT YOUR MENTAL HEALTH AND TRIGGER STRUGGLES, HOWEVER WITH SUPPORT AND APPROPRIATE TREATMENT IT CAN IMPROVE

Parental mental health can impact children depending on the type and severity of mental health and the ways in which it affects the child. However many parents are able to manage their mental health whilst minimising the impact on their children. This is done by seeking support to understand and help with mental health.

SIGNS TO SEEK SUPPORT

  • Difficulty managing everyday life
  • Difficulty recognising and responding to children’s needs
  • Difficulty controlling moods and emotions around children
  • Difficulty engaging and managing children
  • Difficulty maintaining safe and appropriate boundaries
  • Difficulty manage children’s behaviour

If you have negative thoughts about doing something dangerous or feel as though you may harm yourself or your child please contact the urgent helpline

IMPACT ON CHILDREN

  • Quality of care
  • Development
  • Happiness
  • Confidence 
  • Health issues
  • Anxiety
  • Neglect

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO IMPROVE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH, PLEASE SEEK SUPPORT. IF YOU HAVE A MENTAL HEALTH CONDITION SEE A DOCTOR OR HEALTH PROFESSIONAL