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If you have concerns that you or someone you know has postnatal depression, it's important to consult a doctor urgently.

For immediate, 24 hour telephone counselling contact Lifeline on 13 11 14

The Beyond Blue information line can be contacted on 1300 22 4636

SANE Helpline (weekdays 9am to 5pm) on 1800 187 263

Relationships Australia on 1300 364 277

Visit these websites for useful information on perinatal and postnatal depression:

www.beyondblue.org.au - a national, independent, not-for-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression and anxiety.

www.marcesociety.com - Australasian Marcé Society for the understanding, prevention and treatment of mental illness related to childbearing.

www.blackdoginstitute.org.au  educational website offering specialist expertise in pregnancy and postnatal depression

www.babybumps.com.au - postnatal depression support group that provides women and their families with access to a structured professionally run support group. They provide quality childminding and time out for both mothers and the children.

www.panda.org.au - PANDA or Post & Antenatal Depression Association of Australia is a self-help organisation providing professional and confidential telephone support and referral to anyone affected by perinatal mood disorders.

www.posie.org.au - Perinatal Outreach, Support, Information & Education - a community based help group for families experiencing antenatal or postnatal depression or anxiety in NSW.

www.sheforpnd.com.au - offer support, hope and empathy for those touched by postnatal depression. Based in Western Australia.

www.cs.nsw.gov.au/tresillian - Tresillian Family Care Centres, a community service that provides practical advice to parents on caring for babies.

www.aaimhi.org - Australian Association for Infant Mental Health