Fathers are much less likely to seek support or professional help when they experience social and emotional wellbeing or mental health challenges. Yet we know that health outcomes are much better for children when couples attend perinatal services with family systems approaches.
This episode explores the changing roles of Aboriginal fathers, and how curiosity and inclusion of fathers can improve perinatal support for children and mothers. The conversation is informed by what guests Erica Spry and Zaccariah Cox from Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services heard when speaking with expecting and new fathers in rural and remote Western Australia.
When I got the news: Research to support Aboriginal fathers through inclusion is now available via YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and the Emerging Minds website.