# Putting paternal mental health in the spotlight

Source: [Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-11-paternal-mental-health-spotlight.html) · 2026-11-10 · Medicine
Page: https://themorning.science/story/putting-paternal-mental-health-in-the-spotlight-6a180a18c2f7e7ff
Kind: research · Impact: low

## In brief

- Depression and anxiety are reported to be about twice as common among expecting and new fathers as global estimates for men.
- Mental health of fathers and partners is described as often overlooked during the transition to parenthood.
- The piece highlights research from the Centre for Health Services Studies (CHSS).

## Why it matters

Perinatal care and screening may need to include fathers and partners, not only mothers, to address a commonly missed mental health burden.

## Timeline

- 2026-11-10: Medical Xpress article on paternal mental health published

## Coverage

- [Putting paternal mental health in the spotlight](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-11-paternal-mental-health-spotlight.html) — Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories, 2026-11-10

Tags: perinatal mental health, paternal depression, parenthood, mental health, health services

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