Support for bereaved families

Most women will recover from postpartum psychosis (PP). Losing a loved one to PP is isolating and devastating. You can find out more about PP and the support available to you here.

Feelings in the early days and months

Hear from others who have been there.

Understanding postpartum psychosis

Things you might need to know to help you understand PP.

Your tasks and roles

Information about navigating your roles and tasks over the next few months.

Inquests, investigations and the media

Helpful information about preparing for investigations and inquests.

Financial support

Finding help with managing finances as you grieve and parent

Counselling, support & meeting others

Information about looking after yourself now and in the years to come.

Understanding grief

This section explains what psychologists know about grieving and how it might help.

Supporting your children with grief

Families’ experiences of talking about PP, grief and loss with children of different ages.

Remembrance and legacy

Ideas from families about remembrance, building a legacy and changing the future.

Loss of a baby or child to PP

Some families must face the loss of a baby or child resulting from PP. We share information for women and families as they cope with this.

Adults who’ve lost mums to PP

If you’re an adult who lost your mum to PP, you might want to know more about the experiences of others.

Lived experience stories

Read about the experiences of partners and family members.

Resources and further support

Further information, resources and sources of support around suicide and loss.