Addressing depression and anxiety among new fathers (original) (raw)

The paper discusses the challenges faced by new fathers in managing their mental health during the transition to parenthood, highlighting the mental and emotional needs of fathers and their impact on family dynamics and infant development. Despite evidence suggesting that fathers experience emotional distress comparable to mothers, existing health services often overlook their needs. The paper advocates for the implementation of supportive services tailored for new fathers to improve their emotional wellbeing, which in turn could benefit their partners and children. The authors suggest various strategies to integrate father-specific support within existing perinatal health frameworks.