Research study: The role of relationships in PP

Lancaster University

UPDATE: Recruitment of participants for this study is now closed. Thank you to everyone who kindly took part. We look forward to seeing the findings.

The role of relationships in Postpartum Psychosis (unusual experiences during the postpartum period)

  • Have you been given a diagnosis of Postpartum Psychosis (puerperal psychosis)? 
  • Would you be willing to talk about your relationships with important people in your life in relation to these experiences? 

I am a trainee clinical psychologist at Lancaster University and I am currently carrying out research into the experiences of women who have lived through a period of mental distress after childbirth, and their significant others. I want to learn about the role of relationships during and after this experience. I hope that my findings will help staff in Mother-and-Baby units to work with the families and friends of women and continue to improve the services that women receive.

I would like to talk to women who have experienced Postpartum Psychosis and someone important to them (you can choose who this is – perhaps it could be a partner, mother, sibling or friend?) Both of you would need to be 18 years old or over. If you fit the above criteria and are interested in sharing your experiences, please contact me to find out more.

Read the patient information sheet here»

Caroline Wyatt
Tel: 0785 251 6566
Email: c.wyatt@lancaster.ac.uk