Resources
Podcasts and publications
"The Hidden Mental Health Struggle Most Fathers Don’t Talk About"
Dr. Andrew Howlett featured on What Changed? Podcast with Dwayne Smith
"Dads, it’s okay to not be okay"
Dr. Andrew Howlett and Dr. Ben Rosen on Telus Talks
"The Shocking Truth About Fatherhood that No One Tells You"
Dr. Andrew Howlett featured on Gent’s Talk Podcast with Samir Mourani
Interventions for paternal perinatal depression: A systematic review
Goldstein Z, Rosen B, Howlett A, Anderson M, Herman D.; J Affect Disord. 2020 Mar 15;265:505-510. There is limited evidence on the treatment of depression in dads. Some behavioral techniques that support the partner and child also improve dad’s mood.
Resources for fathers
Dad Central
Dad Central is a Canadian, community-oriented platform dedicated to helping fathers feel welcomed, informed, and confident in their parenting role. It emphasizes inclusion, accessibility, and early engagement.
HeadsUpGuys
HeadsUpGuys is a Canadian online resource focused on men’s mental health, offering tools, personal stories, and screening resources that can help dads recognize and manage depression and related issues.
Fatherly
Fatherly is a modern, lifestyle-driven digital magazine for dads that blends parenting advice, culture, and wellness.
Movember
Movember is home of the Movember Foundation, a men’s health charity and movement dedicated to changing the face of men’s health. Movember raises awareness and funds to tackle some of the most pressing health issues affecting men. Check out Family Man, a research-backed online parenting program.
Free virtual mental health services in Canada
Canadian Mental Health Association
CMHA is a national, non‑profit organization dedicated to promoting mental health, preventing mental illness, and supporting people experiencing mental health challenges across Canada.
988 Crisis Line
Dial / Text 9-8-8: Canadian Suicide Crisis Helpline. A safe space to talk, 24hours/day, every day of the year.
Centre for Addition and Mental Health Virtual Urgent Care
The CAMH Virtual Urgent Care Clinic (Toronto) offers convenient, confidential, same-day virtual mental health advice wherever you are in the City of Toronto.