In this episode we talk about mental illness and suicide, if you feel you need support please use any of the links at the bottom of the show notes.

[0.43] Brigid introduces Clinical Psychologist Dr Kylie McKenzie.

[3.19] Dr Kylie talks about the idea of perfectionism and the expectation to be the perfect parent.

[4.30] Dr Kylie talks about what is good mental health and the misconceptions around it.

[7.03] Brigid asks Dr Kylie about what the common mental health illnesses that we talk about during the perinatal period are.

[9.27] Dr Kylie talks about Anxiety and the most common way that anxiety is described to her. Dr Kylie also talks about the difference between ‘normal worry’ and anxiety.

[14.02] Dr Kylie talks about Depression and some of the ways that people may feel when experiencing depression.

[15.40] Dr Kylie explains the difference between Baby Blues and Postnatal Depression.

[17.25] Dr Kylie talks about the routine screening for Postnatal depression is, what is done in the screening and why it is done. Dr Kylie explains why some of the questions are asked.

[22.54] Brigid and Dr Kylie talk about the shame and stigma that may stop people or make it difficult for people to ask for help.

[26.13] Brigid talks about her personal experience with the shame.

[30.47] Dr Kylie talks about some of the questions that women who are pregnant or have had their babies can ask themselves to help build a foundation.

[35.23] Dr Kylie and Brigid talks about someone the ways the pregnant women and new mums can handle advice and set boundaries.

[40.01] Dr Kylie talks about some of the reasons that women see would see her when they are trying to get pregnant.

[43.28] Dr Kylie and Brigid talk about the emotion of resentment.

[50.20] Brigid and Dr Kylie talk about the motherload.

[52.06] Dr Kylie talks about what to do when the motherload tips over and when to seek professional help.

[54.57] Dr Kylie talks about how a partner can support their loved one.

[58.16] Dr Kylie talks about how many sessions people may need and the Medicare rebates available.

[59.01] Dr Kylie talks about the depression and anxiety that may affect the non-birthing partner.

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