Most clinicians find men are much more reluctant to talk about their mental health issues than women. This can become particularly problematic in the perinatal period where adjustment to parenthood can create issues for everyone involved.
In this webinar we will talk to Dr Chris May from the University of Newcastle’s Department of Family Studies about the mental health of men and parenting partners in the perinatal period and beyond. As clinicians there are things we all need to know about men’s vulnerability at this time and the impact of poor mental health in parenting partners on their relationships and on the development of the child. We also need to know how to involve parenting partners in care, especially when mum is unwell herself.
Mental health is the number one reason people see their GPs*, yet GPs are time poor and wait times to see psychologists are long. The need for mental health care is growing faster than specialised support and services are, leaving a gap in patient care.
This webinar series aims to provide GPs and other health professionals with skills to ‘fill the gap’ in providing mental health care to their patients using a range of brief interventions. Each webinar will be a discussion about the specific intervention and tips on how to use it effectively with your patients.
Thursday, 28 November 2024
12.30-1.00pm or
6.00 – 6.30pm
