Regardless of how excited a man might be, or how wanted a child is, the transition to fatherhood can be a huge challenge, with poor sleep, increased demand, and an intense sense of responsibility for both their child and their partner.  Paternal mental health is frequently overlooked, but is crucial to the wellbeing and development of a child.  Let’s imagine a new father. * Please note: I am aware that this article is unfortunately heteronormative in that it focuses exclusively on “paternal” mental health.  This is because much of the research relates to men as the partners of new mothers.  Parents of all genders can and do suffer mental health…