FATHERS DAY

Why mental health for modern-day dads is a hidden but fast-growing issue

Beginning a few months before childbirth, testosterone levels decrease as prolactin, vasopressin, and other hormones rise, rewiring a man's brain to prepare him for parenthood. Entire sections of a man's brain grow and develop in reaction to hormonal changes in a child's first year, including enhanced sensitivity, better potential for emotional bonding, and a greater response to the needs of others.