Engaging and Supporting Fathers in the Perinatal Period and Beyond
| Friday, October 16, 2026 |
| 10:50 AM - 11:50 AM |
| Amphitheatre |
Speaker(s)
Davidson Elder
Session Details
By the end of this session, participants should be able to:
1. Describe the risk factors, frequency, and clinical presentation of paternal perinatal depression.
2. Explain the impact of paternal depression on fathers’ parenting capacity, family dynamics, and children's developmental outcomes.
3. Choose evidence-based interventions to support men's emotionally healthy transition into fatherhood.