Knocked Up Podcast - Mental health and wellbeing of women during the perinatal period with Psychiatrist Dr Cathrin Kusama
Cathrin is particularly passionate about the mental health and wellbeing of women during the perinatal period (that is, before, during and after pregnancy) because the mental health of mothers affects the health of the whole family.
Mental health and wellbeing of women during the perinatal period with Psychiatrist Dr Cathrin Kusama
This episodes deals with serious and often distressing topics. If you feel at anytime you need support, please contact your local crisis centre. Some suggestions for confidential support for men, women and children:
AUSTRALIA: 13 11 14
Lifeline Crisis Support: 1300 22 46 36
Beyond Blue: Depression and anxiety support: 1800 737 732
Rape & Domestic Violence Services: 1300 78 99 78
Men's Line: see headspace.org.au for your local centre
Headspace: Youth Mental Health Foundation: https://gidgetfoundation.org.au
Gidget Foundation: https://www.panda.org.auPANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia):
Dr Cathrin Kusuma is a psychiatrist with a special interest and experience in perinatal psychiatry, consulting in private practice at the Village Family Mental Health Specialists in Newport.
Cathrin holds a public Consultant Psychiatrist position at Sunshine Hospital, working with the Perinatal Mental Health Service and Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry team.
Cathrin is particularly passionate about the mental health and wellbeing of women during the perinatal period (that is, before, during and after pregnancy) because the mental health of mothers affects the health of the whole family.
Cathrin has a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from Monash University, a Masters degree in Psychiatry from Melbourne University and is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists.
Cathrin completed her specialist medical training with North Western Mental Health in Melbourne. She completed her advanced specialist training at the Werribee Mercy Mother Baby outpatient clinic, Royal Women’s Hospital and Albert Road Clinic.
Hosted by Dr Raelia Lew and Jordi Morrison
Dr Raelia Lew is a RANZCOG Board Certified CREI Fertility specialist, Gynaecologist and the Director of Women’s Health Melbourne.
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