In the UK, suicide is the leading cause of direct death in the year following pregnancy; that is why LATNEM provides a mental health peer support service for mothers and birthing people in Scotland.

With the support of the Berry Burn Community Fund, two new volunteers were trained, and mental health peer support meetings were launched in Forres. We welcomed 58 new service users in the area who received support to improve and maintain their mental wellbeing.

Feedback from a Service User: “The meetings are the only parent groups I have felt comfortable enough to attend. The advice and guidance towards mental health services have felt lifesaving.”