Toby-Alexander Smith

🎬 A Weekend to Remember: Bringing Finding Calm to Life! 🎬 Last weekend was truly unforgettable as we stepped onto set to bring Finding Calm to life! Working alongside @_TobyAlexander , his wife @amywalsh27, @chrisbrakeillo and an incredibly talented crew was an inspiring experience one that made this powerful story even more real. At its core, Finding Calm delves into the emotional journey of a first-time father struggling to bond with his newborn a story that deeply connects with the work we do at Fatherhood Solutions. As a technical advisor, I had the privilege of ensuring the portrayal of a dad’s early struggles was as authentic and raw as the experiences so many men face. The reality? Too many fathers suffer in silence. Here’s what the research tells us about paternal mental health during the perinatal period: 📌 1 in 10 fathers experience depression during their partner’s pregnancy or in the first year after birth. 📌 Anxiety disorders affect between 4.1% and 16% of men during pregnancy and 2.4% to 18% in the postnatal period. 📌 Peak onset of depressive symptoms for dads is between 3 to 6 months after birth. 📌 Maternal mental health matters—a father is more likely to experience depression if his partner is struggling with postnatal depression. 📌 Long-term impact—if left untreated, paternal depression can affect family relationships and even a child’s development into adolescence. Watching Toby-Alexander Smith’s vision come to life on set reinforced one powerful truth—this film is more than just a story. 💭 It’s an experience that gives voice to the unspoken struggles of fatherhood. 💭 It’s a conversation starter about the feelings of disconnection, overwhelm, and uncertainty many dads face. 💭 It’s a moment of recognition, validation, and encouragement for fathers who feel alone. 🎥 Finding Calm has the power to change that. A massive thank you to Toby, Amy, William Ash, Chris Brake, and the entire team for pouring your hearts into this project. I can’t wait for the world to see Finding Calm and the conversations it will spark about fatherhood and mental health. 💙 Tag a dad who needs to hear this. Let’s break the silence together. #FindingCalm #FatherhoodMatters #MentalHealthAwareness #BreakingTheStigma #NewDads #ParentingJourney #SupportFathers #dads #dad #family #baby @MarkWilliamsFMH @JJSharpers @FathersBeacon