The Psychology of Deadbeat Dads: Understanding Why Some Fathers Fail to Provide Support Pt. 4

 Psychologists are leaving standard treatment modalities and venues behind entirely and bringing interventions into communities that embrace the background, culture, and challenges of men of color. Research has shown that positive interventions in barbershops, churches, and other social meeting places demonstrate they're powerful vehicles for encouraging healthy and help-seeking behaviors.  As the central format for these programs is extended, kinship circles, where men and boys—sometimes from multiple generations—come together to talk, share in communal ceremonies, and heal racial wounds. The circles create a space for honest sharing about life’s realities, including the internalized experiences of racism, its emotional and psychosomatic effects, and how these problems can affect members of the group as well as their community and family members. Locking men up for lack of child support has never been the answer—it's counterproductive.Basic training, which covers topics including parenthood, teen fatherhood, relationships, addiction, rites of passage, reacclimating into society after leaving prison, and more, is productive and positive. Anxiety can trigger depression and other behavioral, physical, and mental health issues. It is especially hard if you are dealing with other personal, work, relationship, or family-related issues. Please be aware that it is okay to ask for help.