Fatherhood Research, Policy, and Mental Health: Dr. Tova Walsh on Why Fathers Must Be Included

Fatherhood Research, Policy, and Mental Health: Dr. Tova Walsh on Why Fathers Must Be Included

June 28, 2026 · 1h 1m · Season 5 · Episode 24

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Kenneth Braswell discusses the importance of including fathers in family-serving systems with Dr. Tova Walsh.

What happens when systems say “family” but still design services mainly around mothers and children? In this episode of I Am Dad Podcast, Kenneth Braswell sits down with Dr. Tova Walsh to explore fatherhood research, social work, maternal and child health, child support, paternal mental health, and why fathers must be fully included in family-serving systems.

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Host: Kenneth Braswell

Guest: Dr. Tova Walsh

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Organizations: maternal and child health, child support, fatherhood research, social work, paternal mental health

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