New study tackles mental health crisis in IVF patients
Forty per cent of women undergoing IVF in Australia experience clinical levels of anxiety and depression, with one in every 16 babies now born through fertility treatment. The Black Dog Institute and UNSW are launching a new study to understand the mental health experiences of people going through fertility treatment, including their partners, and to develop more accessible, evidence-based support interventions. Current support options include fertility clinic counselling, GP mental health care plans, and services through organisations like the Gidget Foundation and Pink Elephant Support…
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