International Fathers' Mental Health Day 2026
How Are You Actually Going, Dad?
22 June 2026
#DadsMHDay
International Fathers' Mental Health Day unites and improves fathers’ psychological wellbeing by raising awareness and decreasing stigma.
looking after dads’ mental health helps the whole family.
International Fathers' Mental Health Day (IFMHD) is a global awareness campaign that aims to raise awareness about the importance of mental health support for fathers and promote a culture of understanding, acceptance, and inclusivity. The day is observed the following Monday after Father's Day in the UK every year and involves launching a focused social media campaign that highlights key aspects of fathers’ mental health.
Global partners
International Fathers' Mental Health Day is supported by over 60 amazing organisations, globally.
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Fathers are often overlooked in mental health discussions
The perinatal period is a time of vulnerability for any expectant or new parent. For dads, the adjustment to parenting can include changes in roles, increased pressure managing work and family, and changes in their relationships and social life.
1 in 10 fathers will experience depression or anxiety during pregnancy or the first year following pregnancy.1
Depression and anxiety are twice as common in expecting and new fathers as compared with global estimates in men.1
1. Paulson, J. F., & Bazemore, S. D. (2010). Prenatal and Postpartum Depression in Fathers and Its Association With Maternal Depression. JAMA, 303(19), 1961. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2010.605
Be a changemaker
We aim to drive mass awareness around perinatal mental health ill-health and strive to educate on what ill-mental health can look like for fathers. We've created some posts for you to easily download, customise and share below.
#DadsMHDay #MentalHealth @intfathersmentalhealth
Customisable Social Media Posts
Today is International Father's Mental Health Day, and we're proud to support it. Becoming a dad changes everything and it's not always easy to talk about. The pressure to hold it together, changes in relationships, sleep deprivation, financial stress; it adds up. 1 in 10 dads will experience depression or anxiety during the perinatal period. You're not alone in finding it tough. Reach out, check in on a mate, and find support at ifmhd.org/resources-and-information #DadsMHDay
Jordan became a dad and found something he hadn't expected: that real strength isn't about holding it all together. After a career-ending injury at 21 wiped out everything he'd worked for, he learnt the hard way that keeping it all to himself wasn't the answer. Fatherhood brought a new sense of purpose, but also the pressure to get everything right. His message to other dads is simple. Asking for help isn't a weakness. It's one of the strongest things you can do. For Jordan, that starts with connection, with other dads, shared experiences, and communities that remind you that you don't have to figure it out alone. Read Jordan's full story and find support and resources at ifmhd.org #DadsMHDay
Today is International Father's Mental Health Day and we're proud to be one of 50+ organisations around the world standing behind it. 1 in 10 dads will experience depression or anxiety during the perinatal period yet fathers' mental health is too often overlooked. Dads can find it tough to reach out, but early support makes a real difference. Find resources made for dads at ifmhd.org/resources-and-information #DadsMHDay
Matt was 34 when his daughter Wren was born and passed away eight days later. The grief was like nothing he'd ever felt and the isolation that followed was some of the hardest stuff to navigate. But connecting with others who understood, finding a community where he felt safe to share his story, is what helped him find his feet again. The shadow you can see in this photo is Wren. As a family, Matt and his wife include her in every professional photo, at the age she would be today. Loss is part of some dads' journeys. You don't have to carry it alone. Read Matt's full story and find support and resources at ifmhd.org #DadsMHDay
How are you actually going, dad? Not just as a partner or a provider, but you. The arrival of a baby changes everything, and the pressure to just get on with it can be enormous. Whether you're still waiting for bub to arrive or knee-deep in the newborn haze, your mental health matters at every stage. Talk to someone. Check in on yourself. Tag a mate who might need to hear this today. #DadsMHDay
Today is International Father's Mental Health Day, and we're proud to support it. Becoming a dad changes everything and it's not always easy to talk about. The pressure to hold it together, changes in relationships, sleep deprivation, financial stress; it adds up. 1 in 10 dads will experience depression or anxiety during the perinatal period. You're not alone in finding it tough. Reach out, check in on a mate, and find support at ifmhd.org/resources-and-information #DadsMHDay
Today is International Father's Mental Health Day and we're proud to be one of 50+ organisations around the world standing behind it. 1 in 10 dads will experience depression or anxiety during the perinatal period yet fathers' mental health is too often overlooked. Dads can find it tough to reach out, but early support makes a real difference. Find resources made for dads at ifmhd.org/resources-and-information #DadsMHDay
Jordan became a dad and found something he hadn't expected: that real strength isn't about holding it all together. After a career-ending injury at 21 wiped out everything he'd worked for, he learnt the hard way that keeping it all to himself wasn't the answer. Fatherhood brought a new sense of purpose, but also the pressure to get everything right. His message to other dads is simple. Asking for help isn't a weakness. It's one of the strongest things you can do. For Jordan, that starts with connection, with other dads, shared experiences, and communities that remind you that you don't have to figure it out alone. Read Jordan's full story and find support and resources at ifmhd.org #DadsMHDay
Matt was 34 when his daughter Wren was born and passed away eight days later. The grief was like nothing he'd ever felt and the isolation that followed was some of the hardest stuff to navigate. But connecting with others who understood, finding a community where he felt safe to share his story, is what helped him find his feet again. The shadow you can see in this photo is Wren. As a family, Matt and his wife include her in every professional photo, at the age she would be today. Loss is part of some dads' journeys. You don't have to carry it alone. Read Matt's full story and find support and resources at ifmhd.org #DadsMHDay
How are you actually going, dad? Not just as a partner or a provider, but you. The arrival of a baby changes everything, and the pressure to just get on with it can be enormous. Whether you're still waiting for bub to arrive or knee-deep in the newborn haze, your mental health matters at every stage. Talk to someone. Check in on yourself. Tag a mate who might need to hear this today. #DadsMHDay
