Supporting New Dads: A Discussion on Paternal Perinatal Mental Health with Dr Michael Smith
On this episode of the LIFTS Podcast, we talk with Dr. Michael Smith, a naturopathic doctor at Natura Health and Wellness Clinic in Missoula, Montana, about paternal perinatal mental health and why fathers need support, too. Drawing on his experience as a dad, his work in naturopathic medicine, and his growing interest in this emerging area of research, Dr. Smith shares why the transition to parenthood can be a vulnerable time for fathers and how mental health challenges may show up differently for them.
Dr. Smith explains how stress, sleep deprivation, changing relationships, financial…
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