Becoming a father can be a wonderful time; but it can also come with lots of changes. It’s normal to experience a range of emotions following the birth of your child.
For some people, these feelings are manageable and will pass over time, but for others, they may have a big impact on day-to-day life.
Becoming a new parent can be tough and exhausting, and it’s normal to struggle with your emotions. You might be:
You can find lots of information for fathers and partners on this website.
Family Assist also has lots of information to help you learn more about your mental health as a new parent, including tips and advice to stay well.
If you’re struggling to cope and the things you’re trying yourself are not helping, there’s lots of options for support – including both online and in person.
There’s lots of options – including both online and in person support.
PositiveMinds and Talking Therapies are good options for support, but any service will welcome and support you to get the right help you need.
If you’re not sure where to get support, call the Portsmouth Mental Health Hub on 0300 123 6621 (Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm) to talk to the team.
Our friendly team at the Portsmouth Mental Health Hub are here to help.
Enter your details and someone will call you back between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday.
If you or someone you know needs urgent mental health help, please call 111 – the NHS non-emergency number. It’s available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is free from any phone. They have specialist mental health nurses who can support adults and young people.
In a life-threatening emergency, always call 999.