PEER Group

Having a baby is a big life event. It is natural to experience a wide range of emotions around their birth and in their earliest days. But we also know that around 1 in 5 women, and 1 in 10 men, will be diagnosed with a mental health illness during pregnancy of their baby’s first year.

Our attendees named the service after what they felt the group gave them (Providing Empowering Empathy and Reassurance). Our PEER Group has been developed to create a safe and nurturing environment where parents can share their stories to help and support each other.

Research shows that peer support is very effective in helping those who are experiencing perinatal mental health issues or who are concerned about their mental health. 

Our PEER Group is open to families living in Aberdeen who are either pregnant or have a child aged under one year. The group is supported by a trained coordinator who will ensure that all participants have the opportunity to express themselves and can offer support to attendees should they need it.