The 6–8-week postnatal check is a chance to better support mental health in new parents. In this second episode in a series on perinatal mental health, Dr James Waldron speaks with Dr Jenny Barnes – a GP in Warwickshire and perinatal mental health champion – about making the most of this critical opportunity. This episode discusses addressing mental health in both mothers and partners, the hidden toll of social media and understanding associated conditions such as obsessive-compulsive disorder and psychosis. It also offers practical insights for healthcare professionals to expand their approach and improve care for the whole family.

Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at:

https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/mental-health/ep-137-beyond-baby-blues-supporting-mental-health-in-parents-and-partners.

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