Masculine Depression: A Father’s Journey Through Postpartum Depression
Radio Health Journal
Sunday, January 18, 2026 - 9 minutes
Masculine Depression: A Father’s Journey Through Postpartum Depression
- While conversations surrounding postpartum depression often focus on mothers, a significant number of men are also struggling with this condition – now recognized as paternal postpartum depression. Experts note that as fathers take on more active parenting roles, they face an increased risk of depression between three and six months after a child's birth. Our guest explains the growing need for paternal mental health education and the vital resources available to help new dads navigate this challenging transition.
Guests: Dr. Sheehan Fisher, associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Host: Greg Johnson
Producers: Kristen Farrah
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