Supporting better mental health on the NNU – for parents and staff

Bliss’ latest research reveals that 80% of parents whose babies were admitted into neonatal care think that their mental health suffered after their experience, with 35% reporting that their mental health was ‘significantly worse’ after their time on the neonatal unit. This article discusses how neonatal professionals can support parents on the unit while at the same time taking care of their own mental health.

Megan Griffiths
Media and Content Officer
Bliss
megangriffiths@bliss.org.uk