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Please update your RDS mobile app to version 4.7.1

We are pleased to advise that deep linking capability, enabling users to directly download individual mobile toolkits, has now been released on the RDS mobile app. When you install the update, you will see that each toolkit has a small QR code icon the header area beside the search icon – see screenshot below. Clicking on this icon will open up a window with a full-size QR code and the alternative of a short URL for sharing with users. Instructions are provided.

You may need to actively install the update to install RDS app version 4.7.1 to see this improvement. Installing this update is also strongly recommended to get the full benefits of the new contingency arrangements – specifically, that if the RDS website should fail, you will still be able to download new mobile app toolkits.

To check your current RDS version, click on the three dots bottom right of the RDS app screen. This takes you to a “More” page where you will see the version number. To install latest updates:

On iPhones – go to the Apple store, click on your profile icon top right, scroll down to see the apps waiting to be updated and update the RDS app.

On Android phones – these can vary, but try going to the Google Play store, click on your profile icon top right, click on “Manage apps and device”, select and update the RDS app.

Please get in touch with ann.wales3@nhs.scot with any questions.

Videos

In this video from the Best Beginnings website, four mums talk about their experiences of having depression and anxiety. Health professionals describe the options for support and treatment.

In this video from the National Childbirth Trust, three mums talk about their own experience of postnatal mental health.

If you’re a dad or partner, you might find Mike’s Story from the Perinatal Treatment website helpful.

Podcast

Postnatal depression

This podcast from the National Centre for Mental Health (NCMH), Piece of Mind: Mental Health and Psychiatry, is a conversation between Laura Dernie, who experienced postnatal depression, and Professor Ian Jones, Director at NCMH. (48 minutes)

Blogs

Dealing with postnatal depression

Karen blogs about her experience of postnatal depression.

Having another baby after postnatal depression.

A National Childbirth Trust member shares her experience of postnatal depression, and how she found help and mental balance with pregnancy and parenthood second time around.

How homophobia impacted my mental health

Ceri shares her story on the MIND website about her experience of pregnancy and how homophobia affected her mental health.

Depression in dads

Depression as a new dad

Ross blogs on the MIND website about his mental health struggles.