The Dad Train
Scott Davison interviews experts on a range of topics covering self-improvement, relationships and parenting. Because being a dad is an amazing experience, but it can also be challenging. As with any great challenge, the more you put in - the more you get out. And you don’t want to look back with regrets that you didn’t give it your best shot. The Dad Train is a podcast for proactive dads who want to be their best. Sharing ideas and strategies on how to be a better man, a better partner and a better dad.
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Postnatal Depression In Dads, with Howard Todd-Collins
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Howard Todd-Collins
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Episode 40
Did you know that at least 1 in 10 dads experience depression or anxiety related to the arrival of a new baby?
It’s a condition known as PPND – Paternal Post Natal Depression and it’s much more common than most people realise. Unfortunately, many men suffer in silence and never seek help.
Howard Todd-Collins is a psychotherapist who helps men deal with the emotional changes that occur when they become fathers.
In this interview, he explains why so many dads experience PPND, what it looks like and how to deal with it.
What you’ll learn
- Why Howard started specialising in Men’s mental health issues
- The Active Fathers Group – a men’s group that Howard founded for new dads
- Why men neglect their mental health once they become fathers
- How your relationship with your dad can impact your fatherhood style
- How men experience hormonal changes during pregnancy and beyond
- What is Paternal Post Natal Depression (PPND)
- How common is PPND
- What are the symptoms and when do they appear
- What to do if you think you are experiencing PPND
- How to be more emotionally present with your kids
More Information
Show notes and links to all the resources mentioned in this interview are available at https://thedadtrain.com/40