HEALTH MINUTE: NEW FATHERS FACE MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES

Continuing coverage now of Mental Health Awareness Month. During the perinatal period, or the time spanning from pregnancy through the first year after birth, it’s critical to support the mother and child. But experts say during this period, men can struggle with the trials of fatherhood, and their mental health and well-being is often overlooked. In today’s Health Minute, Mandy Gaither goes over the challenges facing new fathers and has the symptoms to watch out for.