Fathers

Father's Day: a focus on young fathers and mental health

13 June 2018, Katrina Jenkins

As we approach Father's Day, Katrina Jenkins looks at some of the issues involved in the mental health of young fathers and the specific challenges they face.

Mental health statistics: family and parenting

While starting a family is an exciting time for many, it can also be stressful and mental ill health among mothers and fathers is not uncommon.

The Archers

27 September 2012,

Relationships can breakdown when there is a child with a disability in the family and the current ‘Archers’ storyline is realistic in highlighting the different support needs of couples during this time.

As dads, we sometimes don't get included in decisions about our kids

25 July 2012, Guest Blogger

Steve Palmer, participant in the Recognising Fathers project talks about his involvement.

Recognising Fathers project leaflet

1 October 2005

A short leaflet about the Recognising Fathers project which aimed to gain an understanding of the issues facing fathers of young children with learning disabilities, considering roles and responsibilities, employment, sources of support, and how services and practitioners interact with them.