Perinatal Mental Health
After the birth of your baby, it is understandable that the focus is on the mums during the postnatal period. However it is important we don’t forget about dad.
Here is a little information about Postnatal Depression and Anxiety in dads.
- First time dads appear to be more vulnerable to postnatal depression, compared dads of multiple children
- Postnatal depression in men usually go undiagnosed. Is usually most common from 3 to 6 months after birth.
- Postnatal Depression can show it’s self in a variety of ways. Here are a few:
- indecisiveness
- irritability
- insomnia
- withdrawal
- frustration
Where to go for more support and advice
- Tommy's (tommys.org)
- MenWalkTalk (menwalktalk.co.uk)
- Mind (mind.org.uk) - Mind is a mental health charity. Mind is there to make sure no one has to face a mental health problem alone. Contact 0300 123 3393 between 9am-6pm Monday to Friday.
- Papyrus (papyrus-uk.org)
TEDx Talk - The importance of new fathers' mental health
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Postpartum Support International - Dads’ Postpartum Depression
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