Photo competition highlights mental health among new dads
This Men’s Health Week, St John of God Raphael Services has launched its annual Healthy Men, Healthy Minds photo competition to raise awareness of mental health in new dads and the free emotional support available to new those who might be struggling.
13 Jun 2022
The competition invites men, women and families to submit a photo that shows a positive relationship between a child and a significant man in their lives.
One lucky entrant will win a DJI Mini SE drone and two runners-up will win a $50 Coles Group and Myer voucher each.
St John of God Raphael Services offers free counselling, therapy and support for new parents, enabling mums and dads to thrive - emotionally, physically and as a family.
St John of God Raphael Services Director Community Mental Health Services Anna-Marie Thompson says up to one-in-10 men experience anxiety or depression when they welcome a new baby or when their partner is pregnant.
“Male role models come in all shapes and sizes, but the relationship between a child and the significant man in their life is crucial to shaping their understanding of the world."
“Through Healthy Men, Healthy Minds, we want to let dads and other male role models know that it’s ok to ask for help if they’re struggling with the emotional challenges of parenting. Accessing the right support early can help parents get their family life off to the best start possible.”
Entries can be submitted by visiting the Healthy Men, Healthy Minds competition webpage and are open until June, 26 2022. All members of the public are invited to vote for their favourite images on the same webpage.
Public votes will determine the 10 finalists and a panel of judges will select an overall winner and two runners-up, to be announced on 7 July 2022.
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