Mental wellbeing - dads video transcript
This video transcript is for the Perinatal Mental Health video on our family hub page.
[Animated illustration of an adult man holding a small baby appears on screen, an adult woman appears next to him. The man and woman look at each other and smile in front of a simple background with soft colours. On screen text says “One day at a time – Becoming a dad – mental health”. The best start in life and Kent Family Hub logo are shown alongside.]
[The man is holding the sleeping baby in a home setting. The man looks tired and concerned.]
Male voice over: Being a dad can be incredible, but it's also exhausting with the additional responsibilities and anxiety around looking after a new baby.”
[The man is sat at a kitchen table with a woman holding a cup of coffee, the man’s head is slightly lowered and both people look concerned. A speech bubbles appears as the man says, “What can I do to help?”
Male voice over: It's important to talk about how you're feeling, even if it feels like a small concern.
[The man is sitting on a bed scrolling on his phone on the Kent County Council website. The phone screen is displayed on the right as he scrolls though the resources.]
Male voice over: There are local groups and resources where you can connect with other dads who understand what you're going through.
[The man lies on a sofa next to a bookcase resting while the baby sleeps nearby in a basinet. Text on screen says, “Small steps, big impact”.]
Male voice over: Simple actions like getting rest while your baby sleeps…”
[The man talks to another adult man at a table with takeaway coffee cups. One man is taking whilst the other man listens looking concerned.]
Male voice over: …chatting to a mate about how you feel...
[A man walks through a park past a picnic bench on a sunny day. He looks calm.]
Male voice over: …and taking time for yourself can make a big difference.
[The man appears holds the baby in the air, both the baby and the man are smiling.]
Male voice over: Looking after yourself…
[The man is walking through a park on a sunny day holding hands with a woman and carrying a sleeping baby in a baby carrier. The man and woman look at each other and smile. “Your wellbeing matters” appears as text at the bottom of the screen.]
Male voice over: helps you build a stronger, happier family.
[Adults and children sit together in a waiting-room setting. Two women hold babies. A child sits at a low table with a cup of water and a toy bear nearby. A “Kent Family Hub” logo is on the wall above them. Text at the bottom of the screen reads “Find your local Family Hub.”]
Male voice over: No matter how small your concerns, support is always available. Reach out today
[A man holding a baby appear on screen looking content, the baby is sleeping. Best Start in Life and Kent Family Hub logos appear on screen. Visit kent.gov.uk/becomingadadad appears on screen. Call 0800 107 0160 appears on screen. “Call 111 appears on screen.]
Male voice over: Learn more at kent.gov.uk/becomingadadad. Contact the mental health helpline or anyone experiencing an urgent mental health crisis can phone 111 and select the option for mental health.