To date, information and support has been focused on mothers, with evidence that healthcare professionals overlook fathers’ mental health, and that fathers receive little or no support for themselves during the perinatal period. However, recently, fathers’ mental health has become an area of interest.
The findings from this study highlighted important implications about fathers’ mental health and the need to support them more effectively. Fathers’ reluctance to seek support and the limited support available need to be addressed. Fathers in this study perceived that perinatal health professionals view ‘mothers as the priority’. It is clear that health professionals need more training on how to recognise that fathers are also important and need support for their mental health.
https://www.heartonmysleeve.org/
elling your partner that you’re not okay is an important step in maintaining open and honest communication within a relationship.
Here’s a guide on how to approach this conversation so you can remain connected whilst sharing your struggle. https://www.heartonmysleeve.org/resources/how-to-tell-a-partner-youre-not-ok
