NHS England will offer new fathers mental health checks and treatment

NHS England says there’s growing evidence of the mental health risk new and expectant fathers face. As part of the expanded perinatal mental health program, partners of pregnant women and new mothers who are themselves suffering from anxiety, depression or more serious disorders will be automatically offered a comprehensive mental health assessment and sign-posted to professional support if needed. The range of help can include peer-support, behavioural couples therapy sessions or other family and parenting interventions in community perinatal mental health settings or can include a referral to psychological therapy.