From Bump to Babes - what are the early signs of perinatal anxiety & depression and what to do about them?

This session is aimed at expectant and new parents, their partners, friends, family and carers. Join us for an information and awareness session with Mother & Baby Unit nurse, Carmen Xidis discussing the early signs and symptoms of perinatal anxiety and depression, how to access help, the types of treatment available and ways to offer support.

Carmen Xidis, Clinical Nurse Consultant, St John of God Burwood Hospital

Carmen has worked with St John of God Health Care for the better part of 25 years. Carmen completed the Graduate Diploma in Perinatal Infant Mental Health in 2018. Her current position is Clinical Nurse Consultant of the Mother Baby Unit. This position involves working closely with our Perinatal Research team on new and exciting projects in the field, including developing and establishing a clinical support network for integrated psycho-social assessment and development of referral and care pathways working collaboratively with maternity services. More recently Carmen has been involved in a project focused on the development of an online and telehealth perinatal program.