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Nobody asks dads, “How are you holding up?”
And maybe that’s the problem.
We celebrate the baby. We support the mom.
But the father? He quietly becomes the “rock” — expected to stay strong, provide, hold it all together. No breakdowns allowed.But here’s the truth:
1 in 10 new dads experience depression or anxiety during the perinatal period.
Most won’t even realize it — until something cracks.Dean Rogut’s story hit hard.
His newborn was in the NICU. His partner was struggling.
And he was praised for being “strong” — when in reality, he was slowly crumbling.📌 Society doesn’t expect men to be emotionally involved.
📌 Support systems rarely include the father.
📌 And asking for help? Still taboo.It’s 2025. We can’t keep pretending dads don’t need support.
– Let’s normalize mental health check-ins for fathers.
– Let’s build resources that aren’t just “for moms.”
– Let’s remember: A healthy parent is the best gift to a child — no matter the gender.👉 To everyone building parental policies, designing health programs, or simply caring: This is your sign to include dads in the picture.
