The symposium which was held on November 2019 focused on trauma and perinatal mental health. Whether it be trauma related to war, natural disasters, violence, childhood abuse or domestic violence, trauma is a major risk factor for perinatal mental illness. Trauma can have an enduring impact on the mother and the parent-infant relationship which then affects later child outcomes. The impact of relational trauma on the developing infant is often under-estimated, while the value of parent-infant work is misunderstood. These  presentations highlight important insights from practice and research on trauma  and mental health in pregnant or new parents.

Due to privacy & copyright issues, two presentations from the Symposium program could not be included in this recording. Consider using Internet Explorer to view the presentations.        

Enquiries: Please contact tracey.faystammbach@health.nsw.gov.au at Mental Health-Children and Young People, Mental Health Branch, Ministry of Health.