Men's Health Week 2021

Please see below information on two projects South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust have coming up to support Men’s Health Week and International Fathers Mental Health Day.

 Mental Health in Sport with Danny Holmes

As part of Men's Health Week, SWLStG and Fulham Football Club Foundation invite you to join Danny Holmes, Sport Psychology Consultant for Fulham FC and Senior Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Psychology at the University of West England for an interactive webinar on Mental Health in Sport . Focusing on the stigma men face in regards to their mental health and the benefits of exercise for mental wellbeing.

The session will take place on Microsoft Team on Wednesday 23rd June 2021, 7-8pm.

Register for the free event here and share using promotional materials here.

Mind The Dad Project

Today is International Father’s Mental Health Day. As a new dad, supporting both your partner and your baby, whilst managing all your responsibilities, can be stressful and overwhelming sometimes. Did you know that 1 in 10 new dads struggle with their mental health during this period?

Mind the Dad focuses on dads who feel they could benefit from support during this time and offers free online support either with your baby or in virtual groups, where you can meet other dads in similar situations, at flexible hours (including evenings and weekends).

If you are a dad struggling with a new baby or finding the experience overwhelming or know of someone is who, the Mind The Dad’s programme can help;

  • cope with your new role

  • understand and bond with your baby

  • improve family relationships

  • build your confidence as a father

If you would like further information please see flyers - MTD Dad Leaflet and MTD Mum Leaflet or visit Mind the Dad | Support for new dad, mental health support for new dads | Early Years | Anna Freud Centre

Lisa Baker