If you’re a dad experiencing mental illness, getting support is important
It’s important for you and your mental health, and it’s also important for your child. Accepting help is a positive life skill that you can role model to them.
The following information is for dads who suspect they may have mental health problems, those who have been diagnosed with a mental illness, or who have a partner with a mental illness.
You might like to start by exploring these resources, to get a better understanding about mental illness, and gain helpful advice on what can help and how to go about getting support.
Listen to dad’s sharing their experience
This collection of videos features dads with mental illness (or with partners who experience mental illness), their children and health workers talking about their experiences and offering advice.
Fact sheets
Download or print the information sheets below. Also check out the ‘Helping my child and family’ pages.
- Parenting: Being a dad
- Understanding and managing mental illness
- Looking after your emotional wellbeing
- Looking after your physical wellbeing
- Partners in parenting
- Finding support
Other helpful resources for dads: