Should you need urgent health advice please contact your GP or call NHS 111. In an emergency please visit A&E or call 999
10% of new dads experience postnatal depression and this can increase to 50% when mum is also depressed.
Unfortunately there is stigma against experiencing difficulties in early parenthood and it is even higher for men than for women. Society views men as stoic, self-sacrificing, and above all, strong. When men don’t feel these things as new fathers, they, sometimes, don’t want to admit it or seek help. Sadly, in the UK, men remain three times more likely to take their own lives than women (Samaritans 2019) Support is available to Dads. Talking about how you are feeling can help if you are feeling low in mood, anxious or suicidal. Support and information is available from:
- The Samaritans
- Shout – Text Shout at 85258 (24/7 support)
- DadPAD locally – Free for Fathers in Hampshire
- NHS Conditions – Post natal depression
- iTalk
- Solent Mind
