Equipping fathers to support distressed mothers: What do mothers want fathers to know and do?
Richard J FletcherCasey ReganChris MayScott WhiteJennifer M StGeorgePublished in: Health promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals (2023)
Mothers experiencing perinatal depression and anxiety require a range of supportive actions by their partners, including household tasks and baby-care, encouragement, listening and managing relationships with family and friends. SO WHAT?: Information provided by distressed mothers can provide guidance to professionals when designing information for fathers/partners. Digital delivery of this co-designed information to fathers across urban and rural areas may enhance the competence of fathers working to support mothers experiencing mental distress in the perinatal period.