POSTNATAL DEPRESSION, MEN AND WOMEN – PERSONAL EXPERIENCES AND THE SEARCH FOR REAL ANSWERS
The Institute is looking to provide more answers to deal with the problem of mood disorders during a vulnerable two-year span that takes in the period of pregnancy, childbirth and the baby’s first year. Executive Director Professor Gordon Parker said “While the consequences of untreated postnatal depression are well documented, what the Institute is aiming for in this writing competition is to gather new insights – from the women themselves, their partners, family, friends, and the professionals involved in their care. Tell us what it was like for you to manage depression or bipolar disorder during pregnancy and through your baby’s first year. How did you recognise that you needed help and what made you follow through and seek it? Then, what did you feel was of use to your support and recovery and what interventions were unhelpful? Was a mood disorder a problem with the first pregnancy or with subsequent pregnancies also?”
The Institute welcomes stories from partners, family, friends and professionals involved in this area.
The closing date for receipt of entries is 24 March, 2011.
The Writing Competition is open to entries from Australia and New Zealand.
There are three prizes for essays to be awarded. First prize is $2000, second prize is $1000 and third prize is $500. $500 will also be awarded for the best poem. The winners will be notified by mail or phone, using the contact details provided on the Application Form
Read the news release [PDF, 79KB]
Download the application form [PDF, 1.85MB]
More information here.
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