You may not know it, but dads can find the perinatal period and transition to parenthood hard also.

The rates of perinatal depression and anxiety in new dads is very similar to what we see in new mums, and up to 5% of new dads will meet criteria for PTSD after the birth of their baby. Being “strong for your partner” doesn’t mean suffering in silence! “Being strong” is much easier when you are “being well”.

We can help with that.

Click here to learn more about our team of qualified counsellors and psychologists.

Resources

https://au.movember.com/story/view/id/12083/dad-in-progress-speaks-to-men-who-are-fresh-to-fatherhood-about-the-challenges-and-life-changes-of-new-dad-life?

'Dad in Progress' speaks to men who are fresh to fatherhood about the challenges and life-changes of new-dad life.