One dad's honest journey through postnatal depression, disconnection, and finding strength through support. At DorPIP, we’re proud to support dads’ mental health every step of the way—with services like infant massage and peer groups where fathers feel seen, heard, and never alone.

Things have changed, you are on maternity leave and sleep is broken. But by taking time to do something for each element of our BACE each day we as a parent can feel more stable in our emotional health, and therefore be more emotionally available to our baby.

Ultimately, the goal is to equip professionals with the tools and knowledge to prioritize both infant and parental mental health. Strengthening this focus will not only create better outcomes for families but also contribute to healthier communities and support the NHS’s long-term vision of early intervention and prevention.

By ensuring that every parent has access to the support they need during such a vulnerable period, DorPIP contributes to healthier families and stronger communities.

The recent government announcements have brought encouraging news for families and children across the UK, and at DorPIP, we’re celebrating these positive steps forward for infant mental health and early years support.

In 2023, my wife and I welcomed our son, Avery, into the world. His arrival, however, wasn’t the joyful, straightforward experience we had hoped for.

Twenty five percent of dads experience mild depressive symptoms and around 10% to 12% have a diagnosis of depression.