Difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist
Perinatal psychologists and psychiatrists work in similar and different ways. Here is some general information about the difference between psychologists and psychiatrists:
www.ranzcp.org/Mental-health-advice/Psychiatrists-and-psychologists.aspx
Our psychiatrists work closely with the Antenatal & Postnatal Psychology Network in order to assist birthing and non-birthing parents and couples during conception, pregnancy and the postnatal period. Generally your GP will inform you of the most appropriate referral. However, here is further information to help you understand why you would seek the support and advice of a perinatal psychiatrist.
www.ranzcp.org/Mental-health-advice/Psychiatrists-and-psychologists.aspx
Our psychiatrists work closely with the Antenatal & Postnatal Psychology Network in order to assist birthing and non-birthing parents and couples during conception, pregnancy and the postnatal period. Generally your GP will inform you of the most appropriate referral. However, here is further information to help you understand why you would seek the support and advice of a perinatal psychiatrist.
Seeing a perinatal psychiatrist
Thinking about trying to conceive, or being pregnant, can come with questions or concerns, especially if you have experienced previous mood disturbances or other psychiatric conditions, or if you are currently on medication.
Perinatal psychiatrists are trained to help birthing parents manage their medication and moods with the safety and well-being of the parent and child in mind.
Our perinatal psychiatrists have worked with mothers and babies over decades, regularly updating their knowledge of the research and best practices in mental health management during pregnancy and the postnatal period.
Why see a perinatal psychiatrist
Our perinatal psychiatrists recognise that the mental health of both birthing and non-birthing parents, as well as the health of relationships between the adults in a child’s life, are essential components in the well being of families, whatever their shape.
Our psychiatrists see birthing and non-birthing parents, whether they identify as fathers, mothers or otherwise, and work with couples and other family groupings central to pregnancy, birth and early childhood.
Irrespective of the need for medication, our psychiatrists stress the importance of talking therapy, using parent-infant relationship play therapy (asking you to bring your baby) to promote and enhance the relationship between parent and baby.
Perinatal psychiatrists are trained to help birthing parents manage their medication and moods with the safety and well-being of the parent and child in mind.
Our perinatal psychiatrists have worked with mothers and babies over decades, regularly updating their knowledge of the research and best practices in mental health management during pregnancy and the postnatal period.
Why see a perinatal psychiatrist
- I am currently on medication and want to fall pregnant
- I am pregnant and on medication and want to know if it's ok during pregnancy
- I have previously experienced postnatal depression (for which I was prescribed medication) or postnatal psychosis, and I want to have another baby
- I have Bipolar Disorder
- I have a strong family history of Bipolar Disorder
- I am pregnant and my doctor has suggested I go on antidepressants for my anxiety/depression. I'm worried about the safety of the baby
- I am breastfeeding my baby and my doctor has suggested I go on antidepressants for my anxiety/depression. I'm worried about the safety of the baby
- I am pregnant and have insomnia
- I am struggling to sleep when my baby sleeps
- My partner/family member sees that I've been acting strangely since having my baby
- I am having scary thoughts
- I am having suicidal thought or thoughts of harming my baby
- I am feeling detached from my baby
Our perinatal psychiatrists recognise that the mental health of both birthing and non-birthing parents, as well as the health of relationships between the adults in a child’s life, are essential components in the well being of families, whatever their shape.
Our psychiatrists see birthing and non-birthing parents, whether they identify as fathers, mothers or otherwise, and work with couples and other family groupings central to pregnancy, birth and early childhood.
Irrespective of the need for medication, our psychiatrists stress the importance of talking therapy, using parent-infant relationship play therapy (asking you to bring your baby) to promote and enhance the relationship between parent and baby.
Support services (information and phone support)
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PANDA 1300 726 306
Lifeline 13 11 14 Suicide Helpline 1300 651 251 Parentline 13 22 89 Kids Helpline 1800 551 800 Maternal & Child Helpline 13 22 29 Pregnancy Birth and Baby Helpline 1800 882 436 National Breastfeeding Helpline 1800 686 686 www.cope.org.au www.panda.org.au www.thewomens.org.au www.beyondblue.org.au www.blackdoginstitute.org.au www.sane.org www.depressionnet.org.au |
