Northwestern University: Paid Paternal Leave Linked to Better Mental Health Outcomes for Dads
June 19, 2026
June 19, 2026
EVANSTON, Illinois, June 19 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release:
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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'
* Dads who took unpaid leave were 58% more likely to report anxiety symptoms compared with dads who took paid leave
* Those who wanted to take leave but couldn't we . . .
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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'
* Dads who took unpaid leave were 58% more likely to report anxiety symptoms compared with dads who took paid leave
* Those who wanted to take leave but couldn't we . . .