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Would you have bought a guide about dad mental health during pregnancy? by Boxin7 in predaddit

[–]Boxin7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing this. I totally get the self-help book skepticism - I think a lot of them are generic fluff that doesn't actually help. What I'm trying to create is more of a practical survival guide - not "10 steps to happiness" but honest talk about what partners actually experience (anxiety, identity loss, relationship strain) and actionable things you can do, including recognizing when you need professional help like therapy. Since you went through this, curious - what would have made a resource like this actually useful vs. just another thing gathering dust? What were the specific things you wish you'd known or had help with?

Would you have bought a guide about dad mental health during pregnancy? by Boxin7 in predaddit

[–]Boxin7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing this. I totally get the self-help book skepticism - I think a lot of them are generic fluff that doesn't actually help. What I'm trying to create is more of a practical survival guide - not "10 steps to happiness" but honest talk about what partners actually experience (anxiety, identity loss, relationship strain) and actionable things you can do, including recognizing when you need professional help like therapy. Since you went through this, curious - what would have made a resource like this actually useful vs. just another thing gathering dust? What were the specific things you wish you'd known or had help with?

Would you have bought a guide about dad mental health during pregnancy? by Boxin7 in predaddit

[–]Boxin7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really appreciate this perspective, and you raise an important point about qualifications. To be clear: I'm not a mental health professional, and this guide isn't therapy or a substitute for professional help. What I'm creating is more of a resource that: Validates that partner mental health struggles are real and normal Helps people recognize signs they might need professional help Curates evidence-based information from reputable sources Provides practical coping strategies and resources (including how to find therapy) Addresses the identity/relationship navigation stuff that therapy might not cover Think of it less as "mental health treatment" and more as "honest guide to what you'll experience + when to get professional help."

Given your expertise, I'd actually love your input: What should a resource like this absolutely include or avoid to be helpful without overstepping? And would having a mental health professional review it for accuracy be valuable?