We understand that fathers and partners play a really important part in the emotional wellbeing of mothers and children. We also know that fathers and partners can suffer from depression and anxiety themselves around the time of pregnancy and birth.

For this reason, we are in the process of developing some resources especially for dads and partners. For now, please see the following links for information and resources:

http://www.beyondblue.org.au/index.aspx?link_id=7.980&tmp=FileDownload&fid=1831

Ngala For Dads

http://www.ngala.com.au/You-and-Your-Family/For-Dads

Hey Dad WA

http://www.ngala.com.au/Ngala-and-You/In-the-Community/Hey-Dad-WA

WA Department of Health, Becoming A Dad    

http://www.kemh.health.wa.gov.au/health/emotional_health/becoming_parent.htm#dad

WA Perinatal Mental Health Unit, Information For Dads – ways to support yourself

http://www.kemh.health.wa.gov.au/brochures/consumers/wapmhu2.pdf

WA Perinatal Mental Health Unit, Information For Dads – ways to support mum

http://www.kemh.health.wa.gov.au/brochures/consumers/wapmhu1.pdf

WA Perinatal Mental Health Unit, Information For Mums – ways to support dads

http://www.kemh.health.wa.gov.au/brochures/consumers/wapmhu4.pdf