How Are You Dad
Wellbeing and Mental Health For New Dads
How Are You Dad
Wellbeing and Mental Health For New Dads
How are you Dad
Marks Vision
Mark Williams, a passionate and dedicated advocate, has taken up a noble mission to increase awareness about the significance of wellbeing and mental health among new fathers. Recognising that dads can also face mental health challenges during the childbirth period is crucial for creating a supportive environment. Mark's vision revolves around raising awareness and ensuring that fathers receive the necessary support during this transformative phase of life.
By shedding light on this often overlooked issue, we can foster a more inclusive and understanding society that supports all parents. To further this cause, Mark has founded International Fathers Mental Health Day, a global initiative that aims to provide comprehensive support for families. As part of this effort, he has initiated the #Howareyoudad campaign, encouraging open conversations and destigmatizing mental health challenges faced by fathers.
Through his tireless work, Mark strives to create a world where the mental wellbeing of fathers is prioritised and supported, leading to healthier and happier families.
Mark Williams BCAh Keynote Speaker, Author and International Campaigner
Mark Williams is a Keynote Speaker, Author and International campaigner. In 2004 he himself experienced depression and suffered in silence for years until he entered community mental health services.
He founded International Fathers Mental Health Day and #Howareyoudad campaign to make sure all parents are having support for the whole family. Mark also started the campaign to reopen the mother and baby unit in Wales which reopened in 2022 after 7 years being closed.
Mark has spoken on television and radio stations around the world while working with Dr Jane Hanley who have both published articles on Parental Mental Health together.
Mark was awarded Inspirational Father of the year and local hero at the Pride of Britain Awards in 2012 even invited to meet The Royal Family on World Mental Health Day also awarded the Point Of light Award by the Prime Minister in 2019.
In 2020 Mark published the report called "Fathers Reaching Out - Why Dads Matter" to explain the importance of paternal mental health which far better outcomes for the whole family and the development of the child has when we include fathers.
In 2023 Mark was awarded the British Citizens Award for Health Care In Westminister.
Marks Approach
Mark Williams of 'How are You Dad' and 'Fathers Reaching Out'
is raising awareness to increase awareness, improve recognition and encourage early treatment of paternal mental illness in the time around childbirth.
The aim is to provide courses and support made using real-life stories from dads who have experienced challenges that may have affected their wellbeing and mental health during the perinatal period. This will help dads and their families to understand that they are not alone and that it is okay to seek support and treatment.
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How Are You Dad The Importance Of New Fathers Mental Health
Supporting Parents and Families with Perinatal Mental Health: A Guide for Professionals
Unconventional: A Memoir of Post-Traumatic Growth, ADHD, and Resilience
Why do some fathers blossom, many fathers struggle, and how can we pinpoint those
who do ?
Unconventional: A Memoir of Post-Traumatic Growth, ADHD, and Resilience
Supporting Parents and Families with Perinatal Mental Health: A Guide for Professionals
Unconventional: A Memoir of Post-Traumatic Growth, ADHD, and Resilience
His biggest battle was anxiety and depression. Today, Mark believes that with support, anyone can grow from trauma.
Supporting Parents and Families with Perinatal Mental Health: A Guide for Professionals
Supporting Parents and Families with Perinatal Mental Health: A Guide for Professionals
Supporting Parents and Families with Perinatal Mental Health: A Guide for Professionals
The book looks at the importance of good mental health, different types of poor mental health, and the impact of these on the infant.
Fathers and Perinatal Mental Health: A Guide for Recognition, Treatment and Management
Fathers and Perinatal Mental Health: A Guide for Recognition, Treatment and Management
Supporting Parents and Families with Perinatal Mental Health: A Guide for Professionals
The book is intended to help health practitioners and anyone who is concerned about fathers’ mental health.
Daddy Blues Postnatal Depression and Fatherhood
Fathers and Perinatal Mental Health: A Guide for Recognition, Treatment and Management
Daddy Blues Postnatal Depression and Fatherhood
A touching story from a rarely explored perspective, Daddy Blues tells the tale of a man learning to deal with a problem he never knew he could have.
How Are You Dad
Why do some fathers blossom and many fathers struggle ?
A book on the importance of Father's Mental Health