Mental Health for New Fathers
Expectant fathers + fathers in the first 2 years. Real stats, specific resources, and guidance written for the particular culture of this profession — not generic advice.
Why mental health looks different here
Paternal postpartum depression is real, clinical, and under-diagnosed. New fathers often feel it's illegitimate to complain when mom is the one who gave birth. Identity rearrangement around fatherhood is its own grief.
Profession-specific resources
Built for your job. Not generic EAP. These know the culture.
Most common issues in new dads
Based on prevalence data for this profession. Each links to a specific resource on Typical Male.
Licensure / fitness-for-duty — what's real and what's myth
No licensure issues. Main barrier: cultural permission to say 'I'm not okay' as a new dad. Postpartum Support International training has dedicated father-aware clinicians in most states.
The PHQ-9 + GAD-7 screeners your doctor uses. Private. Printable for your appointment. Tracks over time.
Take the PHQ-9 →