D-BASE/Getty June 16, 2025 When new dads struggle, their kids’ health can suffer. Tackling mental distress early can help Delyse Hutchinson, Deakin University; Genevieve Le Bas, Deakin University; Jacqui Macdonald, Deakin University; Samantha Teague, James Cook University, and Stephanie Aarsman, Deakin University Around one in ten men experience mental health issues after having a baby. But many don’t seek help.