State Perinatal Mental Health Strategy (2007). Where to Find Help. Perth: Department of Health.

This pocket guide is designed to fit into a wallet or purse for easy access. It lists many useful services broken down into sections - including resources for Indigenous peoples, fathers and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities.

The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), in English. © The Royal College of Psychiatrists 1987. Cox, J.L., Holden, J.M. & Sagovsky, R. (1987). Detection of postnatal depression. Development of the 10-item Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. British Journal of Psychiatry, 150, 782-786.

The EPDS is used as a screening tool to detect possible depression in the antenatal and postnatal periods. It is not a diagnostic tool. Download Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale - Department of Health employees access only (pdf, 30kb).

Private sector health professionals can request a copy of the EPDS by contacting WAPMHU.

Postnatal Anxiety Stress and Depression. Perth: Department of Health.

This pamphlet discusses common postnatal mental health issues, treatment options and self-help strategies.

Postnatal Anxiety Stress and Depression (pdf, 686kb)

Pope, S. and Watts, J. (2007). Becoming a Parent: Adjusting to the Changes. Perth: Department of Health.

A comprehensive guide to perinatal mental health for consumers. Everything is explained in simple terms. The booklet includes information on baby blues, depression, anxiety, puerperal psychosis and coping skills.

WA Perinatal Mental Health Unit (2007). Mum's Guide: Social and Emotional Wellbeing. Perth: Department of Health.

Mum's Guide (pdf, 236kb)

WA Perinatal Mental Health Unit (2007). Dads Guide: Social and Emotional Wellbeing. Perth: Department of Health.

Dad's Guide (pdf, 228kb)

These two pamphlets have been designed for Indigenous parents who might be experiencing perinatal mental health issues.

WA Perinatal Mental Health Unit (2007). Boodjarri Business: Yarning about Feelings After Baby [DVD]. Perth: Department of Health.

The DVD was created to help Aboriginal mothers and families understand emotional problems around pregnancy such as depression. The DVD also describes factors that could contribute to problems, and offers ways to find help.

The DVD is free within WA and costs $25 for interstate organisations. To order, please contact WAPMHU.

WA Perinatal Mental Health Unit (2007). Boodjarri Business: Working with Aboriginal Mums, Babies and Families [DVD]. Perth: Department of Health.

The DVD aims to assist health professionals working with Indigenous mothers, their babies and families, who may be experiencing problems such as depression or anxiety during pregnancy and/or early parenthood.

The DVD is free within WA and costs $25 for interstate organisations. To order, please contact WAPMHU.

WA Perinatal Mental Health Unit (2008). Boodjarri Business: Maternal Mental Health Resource for Aboriginal Health Workers. Perth: Department of Health.

A training module has been created to accompany the "Boodjarri Business" booklet. This training is designed for Aboriginal Health Workers and other health professionals who work with Aboriginal mothers and families during the perinatal period.

Training calendar

State Perinatal Mental Health Reference Group (2007). You Are Not Alone: Emotional Health for Mothers [DVD]. Perth: Department of Health.

The DVD is available in three versions- Iraqi (Arabic), Ethiopian (Amharic) and Sudanese (Dinka). They provide an overview of the experience of perinatal depression from the perspective of women from each of the communities and include information on symptoms, risk factors, treatment and accessing pathways to care.

The DVDs aim to

• Raise awareness of perinatal mental health issues amongst women and their families, and
• Provide opportunity for discussion with mothers and their families

The DVDs are free within WA and cost $25 each for interstate organisations. To order, please contact WAPMHU.

Each of the DVDs can be viewed in full on our consumer website - click the links below to watch the video of your choice.

Watch the Iraqi version, in Arabic (download transcript in English).

Watch the Ethiopian version, in Amharic (download transcript in English).

Watch the Sudanese version, in Dinka (download transcript in English).

State Perinatal Mental Health Reference Group (2006). Using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS): Translated into languages other than English. Perth: Department of Health.

This resource manual contains 36 translated versions of the EPDS for use with non-English speaking women.

Download EPDS translated versions - Department of Health employees only (WNHS intranet)

Private sector health professionals can order the printed manual or request a pdf of any of the following translations by contacting WAPMHU.