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Curious about why it's so important to focus on fathers' mental health? They play a crucial role in their families' wellbeing. Join us as we listen to campaigner and author Mark Williams share his valuable insights on why prioritising dads' mental wellbeing is vital. Let's help create a nurturing environment for both fathers and their children by gaining a deeper understanding of the challenges they face and the importance of supporting their mental health journey.

Since 2011 Mark has spoken on television and radio stations around the world and works with Dr Jane Hanley who have both published articles on Fathers Mental Health together. Mark was awarded Inspirational Father of the Year and Local Hero at the Pride of Britain Awards in 2012 and was invited to meet The Royal Family on World Mental Health Day in 2016. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organised by a local community.

Mark Williams has been awarded “Inspirational Father of the Year” at the Pride of Britain awards, for his campaign to remove the stigma around mental health issues, and particularly postnatal depression in dads. Here, speaking at a conference in Edinburgh with Fathers Network Scotland and Holyrood Events, he tells his inspiring story and lays out the facts around PND in men.  

On the lead up to Father’s Day and  International Fathers’ Mental Health Day, the Happier Life Project speaks to parental mental health speaker, author and international campaigner Mark Williams who founded International Fathers Mental Health Day and the How are you Dad campaign to make sure all parents are having support for the whole family.

Mark Williams Mark Williams is a keynote speaker, author and International campaigner. In 2004 he himself experienced depression and suffered in silence for years until a breakdown. He founded International Fathers Mental Health Day and How are you Dad campaign to make sure all parents are having support for the whole family.