Paternal Wellbeing: How are you today, Dad?
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Healthwatch Cumberland became aware of the gap in support provision for dads following their 2024 Men’s Mental Health project. There are support groups for mums and support groups for men however, nothing specific to dads. They undertook a survey and case studies, reaching 345 people.
54% weren't asked by anyone how they were doing during their parenthood journey
65% stated they had experienced a decline in their mental health during or following pregnancy
39% stated they experienced changes in their relationship before, during or following pregnancy
30% stated they experienced a Traumatic Birth
26% stated they experienced an Early Miscarriage (before 12 weeks)
35% said they had had thoughts of ending their life as a result of their early parenthood experiences