Having a baby is a major, life changing event and many mothers and parents can end up feeling overwhelmed by the responsibility.
Perinatal Mental Health Borders is a Scottish Registered Charity and has, for over a decade, been providing evidence based therapy for those affected by the birth of a child and early parenthood. Support is available from PMH Borders for all parents living in the Scottish Borders.
If you are feeling low, coming along to PMH Borders for the first time is a big step towards getting the support you need – you might feel a bit anxious, but our experienced and dedicated team is here to support you every step of the way.
PMH Borders is a Scottish Registered Charity and has, for over a decade, been providing evidence based therapy across the Scottish Borders for those affected by the birth of a child and early parenthood.
There can be many reasons why a parent needs support at this time, including, but not limited to:
And the impact of these can include, but are not limited to:
We’re here to support you.
We are a small charity providing psychological therapies for those who are feeling anxious or depressed by their experience of pregnancy, birth and/or early parenthood. Our team consists of a Therapeutic Services Manager, an Assistant Manager, a Creche Co-ordinator and four permanent Psychotherapists/Counsellors. We also have a number of volunteers helping us run the creche and a Board of Trustees who oversee the governance of the charity.
Your donations helps us to:
This is a much needed service and your donations are vital in helping us to sustain the high quality of therapeutic support we are able to offer.
We are hugely grateful to the people fundraising for PMH Borders. Their support helps us continue working with parents, babies and families across the Scottish Borders. Midwives Ani and Kiki
We know there can be a lot of pressure on new parents to attend groups with their babies. Groups can be valuable: they can reduce isolation, offer practical advice, support
PMH Borders is looking for new trustees to join our Board. This is an opportunity to volunteer your time and skills with a well-respected local charity providing specialist perinatal mental
PMH Borders is looking for people who would like to support our work with parents, babies and families across the Scottish Borders. There are several ways to get involved, depending
PMH Borders relies on funding and donations to continue providing specialist perinatal mental health support for families across the Scottish Borders. This year, we have signed up for the Big
PMH Borders continues to offer specialist perinatal mental health support for parents across the Scottish Borders. Our current services are available Tuesday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm, and are mainly
URGENT HELP? Call your GP or dial 111 or 999 for help in an emergency.
Below are some other numbers that may offer urgent support.
Samaritans Scotland
or call 116 123
Breathing Space is a free confidential service for people in Scotland.
Open up when you’re feeling down – phone 0800 83 85 87
or call 0800 83 85 87
Weekdays Mon -Thurs 6pm -2am – Weekends Fri-Mon 6pm-6am
Mental health services at NHS 24 (nhsinform.scot)
or call 111 or 999
