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Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP) @actiononpp.bsky.social · Jul 29

Have we supported you? We’d love to hear from you.

If you’ve used APP’s peer support services, please fill in our annual survey.

⏰ It should take about 15–20 minutes to complete. Share your thoughts here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/PBRSBND

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Have we supported you? We’d love to hear from you.

YouTube video by Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP)

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Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP) @actiononpp.bsky.social · Jun 17

💜 If you have been affected by this film, need any support, or want to meet others affected by postpartum psychosis, please get in touch: @actiononpp.bsky.social

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Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP) @actiononpp.bsky.social · Jun 17

It was commissioned as part of the GSK IMPACT award prize package.

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Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP) @actiononpp.bsky.social · Jun 17

It features our peer support team working with families in Mother and Baby Units, as well as Shaheda from our Diverse Communities Outreach project.

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Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP) @actiononpp.bsky.social · Jun 17

🎬 Watch our new film!

We’re so proud to share a powerful short film showcasing Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP)’s work: www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9Mi...

🎬 Watch our new film!

YouTube video by Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP)

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Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP) @actiononpp.bsky.social · Jun 15

"My amazing wife Natalie has published a ‘Letter to my Partner’ in Chat Magazine! It takes amazing strength to open up and share something so personal... I am so proud of you my girl 💜"

📲 Repost @wasley_postpartumpsychosis from Instagram

Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP) @actiononpp.bsky.social · Jun 13

The APP June Newsletter is out today! 🗞️
Catch up on the latest news here: mailchi.mp/app-network/...

Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP) @actiononpp.bsky.social · Jun 10

🏊 Good luck Claire, Louise, Mary, Roban & Laura taking part in the Great Swim in Lake Windermere this weekend! All healthcare professionals from the South West Yorks Community Perinatal Mental Health Team, they love open water swimming: www.app-network.org/news/fundraising @allofusinmind.bsky.social

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Maternal Mental Health Alliance @mmhalliance.bsky.social · Jun 4

Last night's BBC Spotlight investigation highlighted the devastating consequences of Northern Ireland being the only UK nation without a Mother and Baby Unit.

The MMHA is calling for urgent action. Read our response: maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/news/mmha-me... #SpotlightNI #MumBabyTogetherNI

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Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP) @actiononpp.bsky.social · Jun 3

@rcpsych.bsky.social @mmhalliance.bsky.social

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Marie-Louise Connolly @mlchealth.bsky.social · Jun 3

Powerful stories from brave women - This is @BBCSpotlightNI I will be talking about this programme across TV & Radio. View tonight BBC1 @10 40 pm. Or catch it now on the BBC iplayer

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Maternal mental health: Calls for specialist unit in Northern Ireland

Mothers with serious mental health problems are separated from their babies in Northern Ireland, unlike the rest of the UK.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP) @actiononpp.bsky.social · Jun 3

Thank you to everyone who has shared their experiences of postpartum psychosis, and everyone who is helping make a difference in NI.

#MumBabyTogetherNI

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Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP) @actiononpp.bsky.social · Jun 3

Next APP NI café group (online)
📅 Thursday 12 June, 7.30–9pm
✉️ Message us for the booking link or email: [email protected]

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Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP) @actiononpp.bsky.social · Jun 3

We were so proud to see the Belfast perinatal team shown in their APP t-shirts, raising awareness and fundraising.

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Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP) @actiononpp.bsky.social · Jun 3

The programme includes interviews with people from our Northern Ireland (NI) café group, others with lived experience of severe postnatal mental illness, and perinatal mental health professionals from NI and from Jasmine Lodge MBU in Exeter.

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Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP) @actiononpp.bsky.social · Jun 3

Members of the APP team have said the programme is powerful, emotional and deeply moving. If you choose to watch on BBC iPlayer, please look after yourself and reach out to APP for peer support.

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Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP) @actiononpp.bsky.social · Jun 3

Today’s BBC Spotlight programme ‘Mums in Crisis’ investigates perinatal mental health care in Northern Ireland, showing just how urgently a Mother and Baby Unit (MBU) is needed to save lives and prevent life-long trauma.

There is no MBU in Northern Ireland, and APP is campaigning for this to change

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Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP) @actiononpp.bsky.social · May 16

We’re delighted that Action on Postpartum Psychosis has been selected as one of 10 winners of the prestigious 2025 GSK IMPACT Awards!

Read more here: www.app-network.org/uncategorized/app-wins-prestigious-gsk-impact-award/

#GSKIMPACTUK @thekingsfund.bsky.social

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Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP) @actiononpp.bsky.social · May 5

Today is #InternationalDayOfTheMidwife and the start of #MaternalMentalHealthAwarenessWeek. The theme “Your Voice, Your Strength” resonates deeply with us at APP 💜

Thank you, Danielle, for sharing your story:
www.app-network.org/ourstories/d...

@pmhpuk.bsky.social @mmhalliance.bsky.social

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Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP) @actiononpp.bsky.social · May 5

Salaam, are you a Muslim mum who has experienced psychosis after giving birth? Would you like to meet others who have experienced it too?

🗓 APP Muslim mums café group (online)
Tuesday 6th May, 12.30-1.30pm

📲 Book here: bookwhen.com/apppeersuppo...

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Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP) @actiononpp.bsky.social · May 5

#PostpartumPsychosis #PPPAwarenessDay #PeerSupport #MaternalMentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MaternalMHMatters #PerinatalMentalHealth #MMHAW #MMHAW25 #YourVoiceYourStrength @pmhpuk.bsky.social @mmhalliance.bsky.social

Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP) @actiononpp.bsky.social · May 5

We're proud once again to support Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week (5 - 11 May) – an important campaign founded by the Perinatal Mental Health Partnership.

The theme for this year's campaign is “Your Voice, Your Strength” – something that resonates deeply with us at APP 💜

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Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP) @actiononpp.bsky.social · May 5

Today, we’re proud to launch new resources offering support to families bereaved by postpartum psychosis.

Here, Rich Baish, APP Development Manager, talks us through them.

If you, or someone you know, has been affected, visit the resources here: ActionOnPP.org/BereavedFamilies or get in touch 💜

Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP) @actiononpp.bsky.social · May 5

New resources launched for families bereaved by postpartum psychosis.

With lived experience stories, information about grief, practical advice on finances, inquests, remembrance and more.

Explore our new resources: ActionOnPP.org/BereavedFamilies or get in touch 💜

Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP) @actiononpp.bsky.social · May 2

Are you a Muslim mum who has experienced psychosis after giving birth? Would you like to meet other mums who have experienced it too?

🗓 Muslim mums café group (online)
Tue lunchtimes - 6 May & 1 Jul, 12.30-1.30pm
Fri 6 Jun, 7.30-8.30pm

Email: [email protected]