Fathers

Becoming a father can create substantial stress, which can have a significant negative impact on a man’s well-being. Furthermore, deteriorating adult mental health can negatively affect our ability to care for others, which impacts on the emotional, social and cognitive development of children. It’s OK to ask for help.

Crisis support

If you or anyone you know are in danger, please call 999 for the emergency services.

If you or anyone you know are in crisis and you need to speak to someone urgently, you can contact either of the following:

Samaritans - Providing emotional support to anyone in distress, including suicide prevention. A free, 24-hour-a-day helpline. Call 116 123 to get help.

SHOUT - A free, confidential, text-based service to support people in crisis. Text 85258 to get help.

Resources and help

If you require support but are not in crisis, please explore the resources and help offered by the following organisations:

Qwell - Free digital mental health and wellbeing support for adults across the UK.

Pandas Foundation - Offers hope, empathy and support for every parent, carer or network affected by perinatal mental illness.

Andy’s Man Club - A men’s suicide prevention charity, offering free to attend peer-to-peer support groups across the UK and online.