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Fathers' Mental Health Crucial for Child Development, Study Finds

6/16/2025

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A groundbreaking study in JAMA Pediatrics reveals that fathers' mental health plays a crucial role in shaping their children's development. The research links paternal mental distress to challenges in cognitive, social-emotional, language, and physical growth, especially during the critical perinatal period. Experts urge prioritizing fathers' well-being to foster healthier families.

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A groundbreaking study in JAMA Pediatrics reveals that fathers' mental health plays a crucial role in shaping their children's development. The research links paternal mental distress to challenges in cognitive, social-emotional, language, and physical growth, especially during the critical perinatal period. Experts urge prioritizing fathers' well-being to foster healthier families.