Making People Better
An exploration of the challenges of everyday life with a focus on mental and physical health and wellbeing. Discussing a range of topics that affect us all - sleep, depression, stress, injury and recovery, family and more with contributions from Vita's mental and physical health specialists.
Making People Better
Fatherhood and Mental Health
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Vita Health Group
Becoming a parent has a big impact on your life. This episode looks at how societal pressure and expectations impact men's mental well-being, and the risk factors that can contribute to mental health problems in new fathers. Joseph Conway, our Mental Health Trainer, suggests some effective strategies or interventions that can help men maintain good mental health during the early stages of fatherhood and throughout their journey as fathers.
Joe also discusses how employers and workplaces can better support fathers' mental health and work-life balance.