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Putting paternal mental health in the spotlight
The mental health of fathers and partners can be overlooked during the transition to parenthood, yet depression and anxiety are twice as common among expecting and new fathers as global estimates for men.
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Research highlights that depression and anxiety occur at twice the global rate for expecting and new fathers, a mental‑health burden often missed during the transition to parenthood. Dr. Sharin Baldwin’s work at the Centre for Health Services Studies is gathering evidence to improve support for fathers and to shape national research on family health and well‑being. The study aims to bring paternal mental health into policy focus.
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