First-person experience in mental health refers to the knowledge gained through direct experience of mental health problems and the treatments received.
All people have the right to receive equal and non-discriminatory treatment, including those with a mental health problem. Some recommendations for exercising your right to equality and non-discrimination are:
Many women experience mental health challenges during pregnancy, childbirth, or the months that follow. If you are going through this phase of life, it is crucial to take care of your mental health, identify any potential problems, and address them. Is it normal not to enjoy new motherhood? Could I have postpartum depression? How can I cope with the anxiety and fears of being a mother? How can we help a mother who has just lost her baby?