Pressures and expectations of masculinity and a lack of information and support for men can exacerbate mental health struggles for new fathers, research published by the Parliamentary Select Committee for Women and Equalities reports.
Amidst existing evidence that suggests at least 10% of new fathers suffer from depression, Dr. Ranjana Das and Dr. Paul Hodkinson from the Department of Sociology at the University of Surrey have undertaken in-depth interviews with fathers whose mental health suffered after their baby’s arrival.
The research highlights a lack of societal understanding of paternal mental health challenges and the insufficient level of advice and resources available for men… Read More