The New Fatherhood (Substack)

What Postpartum Depression Looks Like in Men (And Building the Tool I Wish I'd Had)

The newsletter marks five years since its founder first disclosed his experience with paternal postpartum depression (PPPD) and has since expanded into a book, a therapy fund, and an online assessment tool. Recent research suggests PPPD affects up to 25% of new fathers, yet screening remains rare compared with maternal postpartum depression. Leveraging input from three therapists, the author launched a peer‑reviewed PPPD assessment to help dads identify symptoms early. All paid subscriptions this month are directed to the Therapy Fund, which subsidizes counseling for fathers worldwide.