Topic 3: Parenting & Fathering | Fathers Matter 2 - A Paternal Mental Health Initiative

Topic 3 of 6: Fathers Matter 2 - A Paternal Mental Health Initiative Fathers Matter 2(FM2) is a paternal postnatal depression initiative supported by a Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award. FM2 is hosted in H.T.’s Barbershop, a local, Kansas City, KS barbershop, and provides a monthly space for fathers to gather. Fathers Matter 2 attendees also support efforts to improve the health of moms, dads, babies, and families through participation in the Kansas Birth Equity Network. Through this guide, fathers highlight several topics that are important to them. Each guide serves as a resource for fathers, community members, and researchers. Each topic includes a video discussion and a companion guide.