E tūtaki ana ngā kapua o te rangi, kei runga, kei runga te Mangoroa e kōpae pū ana | The clouds in the sky close over, but above them spreads the milky way

Recent news statement from board

The tragic court case focusing on the Dickason family has thrown the spotlight on perinatal mental distress – particularly postnatal depression (PND). At Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Aotearoa (PADA) we know that the publicity has been distressing for some whānau...
We Won! Mahi Aroha Award 2023

We Won! Mahi Aroha Award 2023

The team at PADA are thrilled that our Board received a special award for Sustained Team Governance at the Volunteer Wellington Mahi Aroha Awards 2023 held in Wellington last night This award recognises the commitment and passion of our hard working Board who invest...
Perinatal OCD – two mother’s stories

Perinatal OCD – two mother’s stories

Perinatal OCD – two mother’s stories “I didn’t know about perinatal OCD until I experienced it after my son was born. I had intrusive thoughts where I imagined harming him. I was convinced I was a terrible person and a horrible mother. They were worse...