Paid paternal leave linked to better mental health outcomes for dads. Paternal leave is not just a workplace benefit, it’s a public health issue. Those who wanted to take leave but couldn’t were more likely to experience depression, anxiety. Most common obstacle to taking leave was financial.

Paid paternal leave linked to better mental health outcomes for dads. Paternal leave is not just a workplace benefit, it’s a public health issue. Those who wanted to take leave but couldn’t were more likely to experience depression, anxiety. Most common obstacle to taking leave was financial.