Dads Get Depressed Too With Evan

In this episode, Evan and I talk about his struggle as a new dad, why he didn't reach out for support, the internal struggle when societal norms conflict with our personal choices and circumstances, the stigma and shame surrounding mental illness, and other fun things.1 in 10 partners will experience depression after the birth of their child (and up to 1 in 2 partners will experience depression or anxiety when the birthing parent is also experiencing perinatal mental illness), so if you are struggling, please know you are not alone. At the end of the episode I go over some of the common signs and symptoms of perinatal mental health challenges in partners, and share some ideas of where to go to get support.