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Providing support for the emotional health of new and expecting dads
PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR THE EMOTIONAL HEALTH OF NEW AND EXPECTING DADS
Parenthood is a time of transition requiring both mothers and fathers to adapt to new roles, demands and responsibilities. Parents need to continue to make changes to their life to accommodate their own changing needs, those of their baby and partner. This constant demand for adaptation can be draining on energy and resources and leave both mother and father exhausted and, in some cases, depressed and anxious.
Research conducted by the Parent-Infant Research Institute (PIRI) shows that knowing what to expect and being prepared for these major life changes can help dads manage this transition.
As part of its commitment to building a brighter future, PIRI has developed DadSpace, a website dedicated to supporting fathers across Australia. DadSpace, provides information, strategies, tips, resources, and advice specifically for dads.
Development of DadSpace was informed by evidence-based research and ongoing consultation PIRI is conducting with Australian dads. DadSpace expands on PIRIs perinatal support programs which include MumSpace, a website launched in 2017 offering emotional support to women to help them manage the challenges of perinatal depression and anxiety, in their own time and their own way.
DadSpace provides support for the emotional health of new and expecting dads.
TOOLS FOR DADS
Parenthood is a time of transition requiring both mothers and fathers to adapt to new roles, demands and responsibilities. Parents need to continue to make changes to their life to accommodate their own changing needs, those of their baby and partner. This constant demand for adaptation can be draining on energy and resources and leave both mother and father exhausted and, in some cases, depressed and anxious. DadSpace has been developed to provide support for the emotional health of new and expecting dads.
DadBooster
DadBooster is an active, six-session cognitive-behavioural therapy treatment program, closely comparable to the therapy delivered in traditional face-to-face psychology sessions, but entirely under the control of the user.
Baby Steps
Baby Steps is an educational websites to help new parents develop essential skills as they adjust to the challenges of life with a baby.
Towards Parenthood
Towards Parenthood focuses on the main areas of change encountered by men and women as they make the transition into parenthood.
DAD SPACE BLOG
Dads experience postnatal depression too
It may surprise you that men may also experience symptoms of depression when expecting a new baby or becoming a new parent. 1 in 10 new or expectant dads experience perinatal anxiety or depression in Australia.
Strategies for Good Physical and Mental Health
There are many general strategies you can use to help you stay in good physical and mental health.
How Dad’s Can Support Mum’s with PND
In addition to all the other changes in your life, you may discover that your partner is experiencing difficulties adjusting to motherhood, depression, or anxiety.