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Princess of Wales Backs New Exhibit on Perinatal Mental Health

The royal patron’s letter urges open discussion to help parents access support.

Overview

  • The Maternal Mental Health Alliance shared her signed letter on Nov. 14 endorsing its 'This Is Also Motherhood' exhibition at Phillips in London.
  • The show, created by photographer Carolyn Mendelsohn, presents portraits, letters and audio from ten women documenting their perinatal journeys.
  • In the note, she writes that no one should navigate pregnancy and early parenthood alone and that perinatal mental health problems can be overcome.
  • The MMHA said it was honored by her support and reiterated its role as a UK-wide network focused on improving access to high-quality care.
  • The charity cites prevalence of about one in four women and one in ten fathers affected, while her recent 'Autumn' video continued her mental health advocacy.