Please join us for Fathers Network Scotland's AGM on Thursday 21 November 2019 at City of Glasgow College (Riverside Campus).
The AGM will be an opportunity find out about our work over the last 12 months, get involved with the conversation about dads' mental health and be the first to hear about what we have in store for the next year.
Mental illness during pregnancy and the first year after birth is really common, affecting up to one in five women.
But the impact of such a life changing event can also affect the mental and physical health of fathers and other partners. We know that between 5% and 10% of fathers develop mental health problems during the perinatal period and that this can in turn affect the mother and infant. So this year we will be focusing on how we can support new dads' mental health before, during and after the birth and get it right for every child.
We have lined up some inspiring speakers to share their expertise, experiences and views including: Dr. Roch Cantwell, Scottish Perinatal Mental Health Network Lead Clinician; Michelle Guthrie, Senior Mental Health Manager, NHSGGC and Ross Duns, Engineering Technician at Hitachi, mental health first aider and 'How Are You Dad?' attendee.
AGENDA
| 12:00 |
Registration, networking & buffet lunch |
| 13:00 |
Fathers Network Scotland – Welcome and year at a glance Willie Campbell - Chair, FNS |
| 13:10 |
How Are You Dad? – Report and Recommendations Chris Miezitis - Workforce Development Lead, FNS |
| 13:25 |
Caring for the mental health of Scotland's new mums and dads Dr. Roch Cantwell - Consultant Perinatal Psychiatrist, NHSGGC & Scottish Perinatal Mental Health Network Lead Clinician |
| 13:55 |
Better together - NHS and third sector partnership working to improve perinatal mental health Michelle Guthrie - Senior Health Improvement, NHSGGC |
| 14:15 |
Refreshment break & facilitated table discussions |
| 14:50 |
What’s next for Fathers Network Scotland - next year at a glance Dave Devenney - Director, FNS |
| 15:25 |
In conversation with Ross Duns – Supporting new dads' mental health Ross Duns - Dad, Engineering Technician and Mental Health First Aider at Hitachi Rail |
| 15:40 |
Panel Q&A - So what? Now what? Dr. Roch Cantwell, Michelle Guthrie, Ross Duns, Chris Miezitis |
| 16:00 |
Thank you and Close Willie Campbell - Chair, FNS |