Wakefield & Barnsley
Support for dads in the pre birth to 2year stages of becoming a father, known as the perinatal period
mental health, bonding, attachment and changing roles can all be difficult to navigate
Male Perinatal Mental Health
Peak time for men to develop postnatal depression is 3 to 6 months following the birth, but some symptoms can come anytime in the first few years of being a dad
signs to look for may include 1 or more of these symptoms
- Insomnia
- Fear/Panic
- Feelings of helplessness
- Uncertainty about the future
- Withdrawal from family life/work and social events
- Indecisiveness
- Frustration
- Anger
- Increased alcohol use
- Drug use
- Partner conflict
- Physical symptoms : headaches, nausea, indigestion, changes in appetite
Interesting ‘DAD FACTS’- did you know?
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Dads DO play an Independent role in the child development -
Dr Anna Machin dispell‘s “Myths“ about dads - Dads ARE actually instinctive parents -
1 in 3 Dads are worried about their own mental health -
1 in ten Dads suffer from PND -
Up to 25% of Dads suffer with antenatal anxiety rising to 51 % postnatal -
Up to 50% of new dads with partners suffering from depression were also affected by depression themselves -
Approximately 57% of men experiencing mental health are dads -
Fathers with perinatal mental health problems are 47 times likely to be rated as a suicide risk than at any time in their lives