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Research highlights mental health needs of fathers and partners
Fathers’ mental health can be overlooked as families adjust to having a child.
The transition to parenthood includes the period when people are expecting a baby and the early months of caring for one.
Depression and anxiety are twice as common among expecting and new fathers as global estimates for men.
Dr. Sharin Baldwin is researching the issue at the Centre for Health Services Studies.
Her work aims to build evidence to better support fathers during this period.
It is also intended to inform national research on family health and well-being.
The mental health of fathers and partners can be overlooked during the transition to parenthood.
Depression and anxiety are twice as common among expecting and new fathers as global estimates for men.
Dr. Sharin Baldwin is researching how to better support fathers' mental health.
Her work at the Centre for Health Services Studies aims to inform national research on family health and well-being.
- Who
- Dr. Sharin Baldwin is conducting the research, which focuses on fathers and partners.
- What
- The research is building evidence to better support fathers' mental health.
- When
- The article was published on 9 November 2026.
- Where
- At the Centre for Health Services Studies.
- Why
- To better support fathers' mental health and inform national research on family health and well-being.
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- Researcher
- Dr. Sharin Baldwin
- Research centre
- Centre for Health Services Studies
- Mental health comparison
- Depression and anxiety are twice as common among expecting and new fathers as global estimates for men