Fathers Mental Health: Empowering Dads
Westminster Report
Why Dads Matter – Fathers Reaching Out Report”:
Fathers Reaching Out: Why Dads Matter examines the crucial role of fathers in family wellbeing, highlighting barriers they face, gaps in support, and the urgent need for father-inclusive mental health services.
Hope of Hope
We are the UK’s largest mental health support directory. Whether you want to find a service to help you feel better or you want to support someone who is struggling, we can help.
- If you or someone else is in danger, call 999 or go to A&E now
- If you need urgent help for your mental health, get help from NHS 111 online or call 111
Your mental health is as important as your physical health. You will not be wasting anyone's time.
Perinatal Mental Health
One in five women experience a perinatal mental health problem during their pregnancy and in the first year after the birth. This short video aims to raise awareness of Perinatal Mental Health for health professionals like GPs, Health Visitors and Midwives. Health professionals can play an important role in spotting red flags early and help make sure families get the right support as soon as possible. The following links and further resources may also be of help for those who wish to learn more.
About Fathers Reaching Out
Dads Matter Home Start
Engaging dads where they are to help them better understand their baby, their role as a dad and how the transition to fatherhood may affect them and their family.
We work directly with services that support Dads, families and especially babies to increase engagement and knowledge across the sector.
We want to make sure dads know how important they are, how to access support when they need it and why it’s essential for baby’s development.
Dad Pad
The essential guide for new dads, because babies don’t come with a set of instructions