A/Prof Jacqui Macdonald
@jacmac.bsky.social
Deakin University Australia, School of Psychology.
SEED Lifespan Strategic Research Centre
1 in 10 Men: Informing Prevention of and Treatment for Paternal Mental Health Problems http://mappresearch.org/1-in-10-men-project
SEED Lifespan Strategic Research Centre
1 in 10 Men: Informing Prevention of and Treatment for Paternal Mental Health Problems http://mappresearch.org/1-in-10-men-project
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#Fatherhood researchers, services and practitioners, SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT to present at the Australian Fatherhood Research Symposium 2026!
www.ausfatherhoodresearch.org/afrs-2026
Join us in Melbourne or online for an amazing symposium on 7 & 8 May 2026 #AFRS2026
www.ausfatherhoodresearch.org/afrs-2026
Join us in Melbourne or online for an amazing symposium on 7 & 8 May 2026 #AFRS2026
September 9, 2025 at 3:58 AM
#Fatherhood researchers, services and practitioners, SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT to present at the Australian Fatherhood Research Symposium 2026!
www.ausfatherhoodresearch.org/afrs-2026
Join us in Melbourne or online for an amazing symposium on 7 & 8 May 2026 #AFRS2026
www.ausfatherhoodresearch.org/afrs-2026
Join us in Melbourne or online for an amazing symposium on 7 & 8 May 2026 #AFRS2026
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SAVE THE DATE
Australian Fatherhood Research Symposium
Thursday 7 & Friday 8 May, 2026
Melbourne & online
An inclusive multi-disciplinary event open to all researchers, practitioners, organisations and policy makers with an interest in advancing the science of fatherhood.
Australian Fatherhood Research Symposium
Thursday 7 & Friday 8 May, 2026
Melbourne & online
An inclusive multi-disciplinary event open to all researchers, practitioners, organisations and policy makers with an interest in advancing the science of fatherhood.
August 29, 2025 at 3:01 AM
SAVE THE DATE
Australian Fatherhood Research Symposium
Thursday 7 & Friday 8 May, 2026
Melbourne & online
An inclusive multi-disciplinary event open to all researchers, practitioners, organisations and policy makers with an interest in advancing the science of fatherhood.
Australian Fatherhood Research Symposium
Thursday 7 & Friday 8 May, 2026
Melbourne & online
An inclusive multi-disciplinary event open to all researchers, practitioners, organisations and policy makers with an interest in advancing the science of fatherhood.
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New research from the MAPP Study shows that men who had poor relationships with their parents were more likely to experience shame as adults doi.org/10.1007/s442... 🧵1/4
July 21, 2025 at 12:36 AM
New research from the MAPP Study shows that men who had poor relationships with their parents were more likely to experience shame as adults doi.org/10.1007/s442... 🧵1/4
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Some men struggle to cope with the stress of a relationship breakdown.
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Separated men are nearly 5 times more likely to take their lives than married men
Some men struggle to cope with the stress of a relationship breakdown.
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July 18, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Some men struggle to cope with the stress of a relationship breakdown.
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Around one in ten men experience mental health issues after having a baby. But many don’t seek help.
When new dads struggle, their kids’ health can suffer. Tackling mental distress early can help
theconversation.com
June 16, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Around one in ten men experience mental health issues after having a baby. But many don’t seek help.
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Today is International Fathers' Mental Health Day #IFMHD. The AFRC is delighted to partner with Mark Williams BCAh FRSA and Gidget Foundation Australia to promote awareness that fathers need support & access to healthcare, for the sake of their own mental health, as well as their families'.
June 16, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Today is International Fathers' Mental Health Day #IFMHD. The AFRC is delighted to partner with Mark Williams BCAh FRSA and Gidget Foundation Australia to promote awareness that fathers need support & access to healthcare, for the sake of their own mental health, as well as their families'.
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The AFRC was honoured to have Professor Craig Garfield share his knowledge and insights with us during his visit to Australia as Deakin University's Thinker In Residence.
You can read about Craig's thoughts on his trip Down Under:
www.luriechildrens.org/en/family-ch...
You can read about Craig's thoughts on his trip Down Under:
www.luriechildrens.org/en/family-ch...
June 13, 2025 at 1:34 AM
The AFRC was honoured to have Professor Craig Garfield share his knowledge and insights with us during his visit to Australia as Deakin University's Thinker In Residence.
You can read about Craig's thoughts on his trip Down Under:
www.luriechildrens.org/en/family-ch...
You can read about Craig's thoughts on his trip Down Under:
www.luriechildrens.org/en/family-ch...
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📢 Just published: New research investigating how dads respond when a baby cries. Open access 🔗: doi.org/10.1111/jopy... Key findings and implications in the below🧵 1/6
Father Trait Anger and Exposure to Infant Cry: Effects on Emotion, Appraisals of Infants, and Cognitive Performance
Objective Trait anger can impact emotional states, appraisals of others, and cognition. The study aim was to assess in fathers whether these associations are exacerbated by infant crying. Method T...
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May 26, 2025 at 3:21 AM
📢 Just published: New research investigating how dads respond when a baby cries. Open access 🔗: doi.org/10.1111/jopy... Key findings and implications in the below🧵 1/6
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...aaand thats a wrap! thankyou for everyone who attended and shared their amazing research on fatherhood throughout the symposium 😀👏 @minderoo.bsky.social
May 2, 2025 at 6:19 AM
...aaand thats a wrap! thankyou for everyone who attended and shared their amazing research on fatherhood throughout the symposium 😀👏 @minderoo.bsky.social
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An amazing presentation on the history of fatherhood research by Professor Brenda Volling from the university of Michigan, followed by valuable insights into the predictors of paternal mental health by Associate Professor Jacqui Macdonald from Deakin University. @minderoo.bsky.social
May 1, 2025 at 1:25 AM
An amazing presentation on the history of fatherhood research by Professor Brenda Volling from the university of Michigan, followed by valuable insights into the predictors of paternal mental health by Associate Professor Jacqui Macdonald from Deakin University. @minderoo.bsky.social
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The other side of postnatal depression: what about Dads? buff.ly/fbc9hS7
Demetra Christodoulou reviews a new RCT from Pakistan testing “Learning Through Play Plus Dads”: a group parenting programme designed to support #Fathers with #PostnatalDepression.
🧵 THREAD
Demetra Christodoulou reviews a new RCT from Pakistan testing “Learning Through Play Plus Dads”: a group parenting programme designed to support #Fathers with #PostnatalDepression.
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The other side of postnatal depression: what about Dads?
Demetra Christodoulou appraises a recent Pakistani trial on a group parenting intervention for male postpartum depression.
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April 30, 2025 at 6:47 AM
The other side of postnatal depression: what about Dads? buff.ly/fbc9hS7
Demetra Christodoulou reviews a new RCT from Pakistan testing “Learning Through Play Plus Dads”: a group parenting programme designed to support #Fathers with #PostnatalDepression.
🧵 THREAD
Demetra Christodoulou reviews a new RCT from Pakistan testing “Learning Through Play Plus Dads”: a group parenting programme designed to support #Fathers with #PostnatalDepression.
🧵 THREAD
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Only 9 days until the 2025 Australian Fatherhood Research Symposium!
View the program to see the fantastic lineup of speakers, presentations and discussions: mappresearch.org/australian-f...
Registrations close on Friday (25 April).
View the program to see the fantastic lineup of speakers, presentations and discussions: mappresearch.org/australian-f...
Registrations close on Friday (25 April).
April 21, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Only 9 days until the 2025 Australian Fatherhood Research Symposium!
View the program to see the fantastic lineup of speakers, presentations and discussions: mappresearch.org/australian-f...
Registrations close on Friday (25 April).
View the program to see the fantastic lineup of speakers, presentations and discussions: mappresearch.org/australian-f...
Registrations close on Friday (25 April).
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The Australian Fatherhood Research Symposium 2025 is honoured to have Professor Brenda Volling as our Keynote Speaker on Thursday 1 May to share her research and insights on the importance of fathers.
Register now so you don't miss out: mappresearch.org/australian-f...
Register now so you don't miss out: mappresearch.org/australian-f...
April 6, 2025 at 10:52 PM
The Australian Fatherhood Research Symposium 2025 is honoured to have Professor Brenda Volling as our Keynote Speaker on Thursday 1 May to share her research and insights on the importance of fathers.
Register now so you don't miss out: mappresearch.org/australian-f...
Register now so you don't miss out: mappresearch.org/australian-f...
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Baby loss: A father’s perspective.
Adam Ottley-Porter, a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) and University Lecturer, opens up about the loss of his son Joshua, and how this profound experience has shaped both his personal and professional journey.
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Adam Ottley-Porter, a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) and University Lecturer, opens up about the loss of his son Joshua, and how this profound experience has shaped both his personal and professional journey.
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Baby loss: A father’s perspective | BPS
Adam Ottley-Porter, a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) and University Lecturer, opens up about the loss of his son Joshua, explores fostering open discussions about baby loss, and shares how...
www.bps.org.uk
March 28, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Baby loss: A father’s perspective.
Adam Ottley-Porter, a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) and University Lecturer, opens up about the loss of his son Joshua, and how this profound experience has shaped both his personal and professional journey.
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Adam Ottley-Porter, a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) and University Lecturer, opens up about the loss of his son Joshua, and how this profound experience has shaped both his personal and professional journey.
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
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The issues boys and men navigate are diverse and messy, linked to socioeconomic inequalities, geography and social history.
Blaming absent dads for the crisis of masculinity is too simplistic – many men want to be more involved
The issues boys and men navigate are diverse and messy, linked to socioeconomic inequalities, geography and social history.
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March 26, 2025 at 3:47 PM
The issues boys and men navigate are diverse and messy, linked to socioeconomic inequalities, geography and social history.
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Join us to celebrate the 10th year of the Australian Fatherhood Research Symposium on 1 & 2 May, 2025. Keynote and invited speakers, research findings, discussion & networking with fatherhood researchers, practitioners and advocates.
Make sure to register to attend: mappresearch.org/australian-f...
Make sure to register to attend: mappresearch.org/australian-f...
March 25, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Join us to celebrate the 10th year of the Australian Fatherhood Research Symposium on 1 & 2 May, 2025. Keynote and invited speakers, research findings, discussion & networking with fatherhood researchers, practitioners and advocates.
Make sure to register to attend: mappresearch.org/australian-f...
Make sure to register to attend: mappresearch.org/australian-f...
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Upcoming ARACY webinar - Shaping Fatherhood’s Role in Child and Family Health
Wednesday, 26th March | 12:00 - 1:00pm AEDT | Online
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the future of fatherhood in health policy. Register now:
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/2e6645...
Wednesday, 26th March | 12:00 - 1:00pm AEDT | Online
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the future of fatherhood in health policy. Register now:
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/2e6645...
March 11, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Upcoming ARACY webinar - Shaping Fatherhood’s Role in Child and Family Health
Wednesday, 26th March | 12:00 - 1:00pm AEDT | Online
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the future of fatherhood in health policy. Register now:
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/2e6645...
Wednesday, 26th March | 12:00 - 1:00pm AEDT | Online
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the future of fatherhood in health policy. Register now:
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/2e6645...
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#Fatherhood researchers, services and practitioners, SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT to present at the Australian Fatherhood Research Symposium 2025! Submissions close 16 Dec.
mappresearch.org/afrs-2025-ab... Join us in Melbourne or online on the 1st & 2nd of May 2024 #AFRS2025
mappresearch.org/afrs-2025-ab... Join us in Melbourne or online on the 1st & 2nd of May 2024 #AFRS2025
November 26, 2024 at 12:36 AM
#Fatherhood researchers, services and practitioners, SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT to present at the Australian Fatherhood Research Symposium 2025! Submissions close 16 Dec.
mappresearch.org/afrs-2025-ab... Join us in Melbourne or online on the 1st & 2nd of May 2024 #AFRS2025
mappresearch.org/afrs-2025-ab... Join us in Melbourne or online on the 1st & 2nd of May 2024 #AFRS2025