The first 1,000 days—from pregnancy to a child’s second birthday—has more influence on a child’s future than any other time in their life.

If we want to get it right for every child's future, it’s essential that practitioners are able to recognize and support new dads - as well as mums - during this critical period. 

One in eight dads suffer from postnatal depression and up to 45% of dads are affected by postnatal stress and anxiety. If the mental health of any parent is ignored then it can affect how they're able to bond and care for their child, which can in turn impact their child’s intellectual, emotional, social and psychological development.

START UNDERSTANDING NEW DADS MENTAL HEALTH

By attending this FREE 1 hour session you will learn:

• What happens to men biologically and psychologically as they transition into fatherhood.
• The unique role positively involved dads play in supporting their children's development during the first 1,000 days.
• Why many new dads suffer from poor mental health, how it can manifest and the effect it can have on mum, infant and the family unit.
• How an asset based approach to dads can help lighten your workload and improve your service.

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IDENTIFY & RESPOND TO DADS POOR MENTAL HEALTH

This tailored half-day team training lasts three hours & costs just £550 per session. Additionally, each registered participant will be supplied by a workbook to support their individual journey alongside follow-up information with useful links & tips relating to discussions on the day.

These sessions are: 

• Tailored to meet your specific service or organisations needs.
• Delivered to groups of between 6-14 participants, either from a single organisation, service or a multidisciplinary group based in one specific health board or local authority area.
• Take place at a time that suits your needs via Zoom (other video communication platforms and face-to-face training can be provided upon request).

We guarantee that by the end of this learning experience your team will have learned::

• The latest evidence relating to paternal mental health and its impact on families and children during the first 1,000 days.
• Common signs and symptoms of paternal depression, postnatal anxiety, stress and PTSD.
• The services that support dads who are suffering from poor mental health.
• Common barriers to paternal engagement and how they might be affecting the dads you want to connect with.
• What small changes would help dads feel more comfortable and confident engaging with you or your service.
• How to ask about dads mental health discreetly and sensitively.
• How individuals, teams and whole services can adapt their practice, and adopt new approaches.
• How to share new knowledge and positively influence colleagues.

We guarantee that by the end of this training, your team will: 

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This interactive half-day training lasts three hours & costs just £95 per person. Additionally, each participant will be supplied by a workbook to support their individual journey alongside follow-up information with useful links & tips relating to discussions on the day.

We guarantee that by the end of this learning experience you will: 

• Be ready to start supporting new dads mental health by implementing the specific changes you have identified during the training
• Be able to spot warning signs and symptoms associated with poor paternal mental health.
• Feel more confident asking about dads mental health and be able to signpost dads, and their families, to further support services and resources.
• Have a deeper understanding of new dads’ mental health, and the impact this can have on mums, babies and the family unit

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Who will be training me?

Scott Mair is a leading UK specialist in paternal mental health, driven by his own experiences of poor mental health after traumatic births and lack of support. With deep personal insights and extensive work with academics, practitioners, and dads, his sessions are essential for perinatal professionals committed to supporting every child. Find out more here.