Information for men

PANDA is in the process of writing further information for this section.  
In the meantime please read our fact sheet Men and Postnatal Depression and then see some of the websites below for further information.

The Raising Children's Network provides an introductory page to Becoming a dad: a big adjustment.

The Black Dog Institute has a small page of information for Fathers. Men also experience the pregnancy of their partners and the birth of a new baby as a stressful time period filled with new challenges and adjustment to routines.

Mensline provides a comprehensive website regarding Men's emotions and mental health along with a wide range of associated topics.
They also have a 24 hour 7 day a week telephone support line: 1300 78 99 78

The Better Health Channel's Depression in Men page discusses how depression affects both men and women, but quite often what they experience and how they respond is different. Men tend to focus on the physical symptoms, such as feeling tired or losing weight, rather than emotional symptoms like feeling 'low'. This is one of the reasons depression in men may not be picked up.

Beyond Blue has a extensive page regarding depression and anxiety in men.