For most people who experience mental health issues, your first place to get help should be your doctor, who can often refer you to other professionals.
You can also speak to your health visitor.
If your mental or emotional state gets worse quickly, this can be known as a mental health crisis or a mental health emergency.
If you, or someone you know, is experiencing a mental health crisis, you can now call NHS 111 and select option 2 for 24/7 access to support.
Specialist perinatal community mental health support
The Specialist Perinatal Community Mental Health Team provides support to women experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties related to pregnancy, childbirth and early motherhood. They also work to minimise the risk of relapse in women who are currently well but who have a history of severe mental illness.
Mother and baby units
Ribblemere Mother and Baby Unit and is an 8 bed, inpatient facility for mothers with serious mental health problems. They can access support and treatment whilst remaining alongside their babies.
The unit provides care for women experiencing severe mental health problems or those who may be at high risk of becoming mentally unwell in the perinatal period. This includes very serious conditions such as post-partum psychosis.
Ribblemere enables treatment and recovery for mothers while allowing their relationships with their babies to develop.