At least 1 in 10 men are known to experience poor mental health in the perinatal period. Suicide remains the leading cause of death in men under 50. There is strong evidence that fathers’ mental health has significant impacts on their babies’ health and development, and the health of their partners, during pregnancy and beyond.
Yet services for families, including health visiting, remain strongly focused on mothers, leaving many men feeling ignored, excluded and reluctant to ask for help if they are struggling.
The iHV has collaborated with Inner Eye Productions, with funding from The Burdett Trust for Nursing, to produce a powerful new film Invisible. The film follows Luke’s story as he navigates new fatherhood and seeks to understand the complexity of emotions this evokes.
Our iHV Insights webinar ‘Invisible: Exploring Fathers’ Mental Health’ included:
- A special screening of Invisible
- Reflection on the powerful medium of film to effect change
- Information on how to use the film and its associated training package
- Q&A session with our expert panel