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Motion · S5M-17821 · 18 Jun 2019

Fathers Network Scotland

Lodged by Fulton MacGregor (Scottish National Party) Members' Business Motion 18 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes the evaluation of Fathers Network Scotland’s "How Are You Dad?” pilot project; recognises that this research aims to deliver information and statistics on the experiences of new fathers; believes that one in ten fathers will have postnatal depression; understands that the project allows perinatal health professionals to be trained to ask new dads as well as new mums how they are feeling; acknowledges that eight training sessions across five NHS board areas, including NHS Lanarkshire, were carried out in a partnership between Fathers Network Scotland and Fathers Reaching Out, which explored the impact of paternal mental health on children and families and helped build practitioner knowledge and confidence; notes that all of those who attended and who answered the training session feedback would recommend the training and that 96% were able to identify small changes to their practices that will support dads' mental health; believes that new fathers, including those in the Coatbridge and Chryston constituency, are at increased risk of mental health issues, and considers that supporting them appropriately can help fathers in their parenting and break down gender stereotyping around parenting roles.

Supporters (18)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.