55. Nicu and Fatherhood: Failure to protect

Hudson Jones, Psy.D., is a San Diego-based psychologist and the founder of Origin Psychology, a psychotherapy practice dedicated to supporting the mental health of men and fathers. His academic, research, and clinical work center on men's mental health, with a particular emphasis on reproductive psychology. As a trainer for Postpartum Support International, Dr. Jones educates professionals on best practices for supporting fathers during the perinatal period, highlighting the unique challenges men face as they transition to parenthood. His research explores the impact of mental health stigma on fathers of NICU infants, with a focus on improving access to care for NICU dads. Dr. Jones completed his postdoctoral fellowship at the Center for Men's Excellence and his pre-doctoral internship at SHARP Mesa Vista Hospital in San Diego, CA. He earned his doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Denver, specializing in child-caregiver relationships. Outside of work, Hudson enjoys surfing, playing guitar, and exploring the outdoors with his spouse and their dog.   CONNECT WITH DVORA ENTIN: Website: https://www.dvoraentin.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dvoraentin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@misconceptionspodcast