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EPISODE · Jan 18, 2026 · 8 MIN

Masculine Depression: A Father’s Journey Through Postpartum Depression

from In Good Health · host Dr. Sheehan Fisher, Greg Johnson, Kristen Farrah

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 MedicineHost: Greg JohnsonProducers: Kristen Farrah Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Dr. Sheehan Fisher explains the growing need for paternal mental health education and the vital resources available to help new dads navigate this challenging transition.

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