depression, anxiety and mood struggles in new fathers

Paternal Depression, Anxiety, Worries and Mood Struggles

Online resources for fathers struggling with mood, anxiety or depression around the birth of their child:

Postpartum Support International - monthly DADS Chat with an Expert, Tips for Dads & Partners, and Dads' Mental Health information
postpartummen - risks for for postpartum depression, online assessment, and online forum
Pacific Post Partum - symptoms and rist factors common in fathers experiencing depression, video testimonials
How is Dad Going? - "The burden of being a dad is like a rock", from Dad Info, a UK website

Tips for fathers - you are not alone...

• Talk to friends or co-workers who are also new parents. They are likely facing some of the same challenges as you.

• Take care of yourself; make time to relax and do things that you enjoy

• Make an effort to talk with your partner, even if its just a few minutes each day, to connect and work on your relationship

• Don’t expect to fix everything. Things will go wrong, and you won’t be able to fix them. Accept this.

• If possible, try to take some time off work.

• Find someone you trust with whom you can talk honestly about your experiences. This can be your partner, a family member, friend or counselor.

• Keep yourself healthy. Eat well, exercise and see your family doctor if you have any health concerns.
(reprinted from Pacific Post Partum, postpartum.org)

Healthy Fathering Collaborative
c/o Community Endeavors Foundation
P.O. Box 606194
Cleveland, OH 44106

216.502.4795

info@neofathering.net*

*Email is the preferred form of contact.