21st July 2025
On Thursday 17 July, we were delighted to host our latest iHV Insights webinar: ‘Invisible: Exploring Fathers’ Mental Health’
This webinar was funded by The Burdett Trust for Nursing and was open to everyone – not just iHV members! Please share this link with all your health visiting colleagues: https://vimeo.com/1103126010/f344df2e7b?share=copy
At least 1 in 10 men are known to experience poor mental health in the perinatal period. Suicide remains the leading cause of death in men under 50. There is strong evidence that fathers’ mental health has significant impacts on their babies’ health and development, and the health of their partners, during pregnancy and beyond.
Yet services for families, including health visiting, remain strongly focused on mothers, leaving many men feeling ignored, excluded and reluctant to ask for help if they are struggling.
The iHV has collaborated with Inner Eye Productions, with funding from The Burdett Trust for Nursing, to produce a powerful new film Invisible. The film follows Luke’s story as he navigates new fatherhood and seeks to understand the complexity of emotions this evokes.
Our iHV Insights webinar ‘Invisible: Exploring Fathers’ Mental Health’ included:
- A special screening of Invisible
- Reflection on the powerful medium of film to effect change
- Information on how to use the film and its associated training package
- Q&A session with our expert panel
To watch this iHV Insights session see below or click here
