Dynamic Dads - Tips for Being an Emotionally Healthy Father with Mark Borowiecki and Ian Mendes

Becoming a parent is a major developmental milestone for both men and women. It brings a significant level of biological, psychological, and relationship changes. Although health professionals educate many new parents about what these changes look like for a new mom, few people hear about a father’s transition into this new world. With support and understanding, many men can thrive during the challenges of fatherhood. But unfortunately, most men don’t receive it. An abundance of data from the field of mental health points to a key message: Fathers are struggling and suffering with mental health difficulties at about the same rate as mothers. As part of your April Conversations at The Royal, presented by TD, Dr. Raj Bhatla, chief of staff at The Royal, met virtually with Mark Borowiecki of the Nashville Predators and Ian Mendes of The Athletic to have a candid conversation about mental health and fatherhood. Watch some of our past Conversations at The Royal: