What Is Postpartum Psychosis?
10. Support
If you have a friend or family member with postpartum psychosis, you can help them by supporting them throughout their recovery. This can be done by being calm, taking time to listen, helping with housework, childcare, shopping, ensuring the patient gets adequate rest, and keeping the home calm and quiet.
Remember that this condition can also be distressing for the patient’s partner, family members, and friends. Those who feel that they need help should talk to a mental health professional or connect to one of the organizations dedicated to this cause. Some useful resources include the Action of Postpartum Psychosis (APP) forum and Association for Post Natal Illness. Online support groups such as those on forums and social media may also be beneficial.
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