“No one can prepare you enough for what parenthood is like” - Natasha Lindros

What is perinatal mental health? You might be surprised to learn it encompasses more than you think. 

In this episode of A Conversation About…, Dr. Nicole Highet, psychologist, and Natasha Lindros, clinical psychologist, share their perspectives on what Perinatal Mental Health is; how and why the field - of which Australia is a world leader - is growing and evolving; and why it is a rewarding specialty in which to work. Tune in to equip yourself with the clinical knowledge and tools to support parents during the vulnerable life stage of becoming, or trying to become a parent.   

Nicole and Natasha have both worked in the field for many years. They identify the value of the biopsychosocial model, treatment options they find useful, explore what is needed to support clinicians, and offer personal insights into what it is like to hold the dual roles of provider and parent. Mindful of the challenges often associated with ‘becoming a family’, they reflect on the particular disruptions created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

You’ll be inspired by Nicole and Natasha’s positivity and hope for all families, to not just survive but to thrive.

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