LBC Interview with Iain Dale: Breaking the silence on paternal mental health

On 11 September 2025, Dame Andrea Leadsom and Kieran Anders from Dad Matters UK joined Iain Dale on LBC News to share the staggering findings of our world-first research into paternal suicide. The programme became a powerful platform for dads across the UK, who bravely called in to share their experiences of traumatic births, baby loss and mental health struggles.

At the 1001 Critical Days Foundation, we know how vital fathers are to the family unit. It was a privilege to hear from so many men helping to break the silence and open up the national conversation on paternal mental health.

If anything you've heard over the past hour has left you wanting to talk to somebody about what you're thinking or how you're feeling, please don't forget that you can always talk to the Samaritans.

It's totally free 24 hours a day. You can phone them on 116123.