New dads – your guide to good mental health

Becoming a dad can trigger a whole range of emotions – from overwhelming joy to utter fear and everything in between.

Throw in a lack of sleep, broken routines and hormonal changes (yes, dads have those too) and it’s not unusual to feel completely off-kilter.

In fact, studies show that about one in 10 men experiences mental health difficulties in the first six months after baby arrives, with first-time dads and younger dads particularly vulnerable. And although awareness is growing, dad’s wellbeing can get side-lined, explains mental health specialist Raoul Lindsay.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people/articles/zb7svk7#:~:text=In%20fact%2C%20studies%20show%20that,mental%20health%20specialist%20Raoul%20Lindsay