Fatherhood and Mental Health | Support for New Fathers
Discover how fatherhood impacts mental health and well-being. Learn about the unique challenges new fathers face and find resources for paternal mental health.

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Emily Mendez, MS, EdS, is a mental health writer and former private practice psychotherapist.
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Emily Mendez is a mental health writer and expert with more than a decade of experience in mental health and substance abuse. As a former private practice psychotherapist, Emily specialized in treating adults and children experiencing depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, and substance abuse.
Emily is interested in the interplay between physical illness and mental health, and is the author of Four Behavioral Treatments for Migraines Worth Trying.
Indiana University, Bloomington
EdS, Counselor Education
Indiana University, Bloomington
Master's degree, Community Counseling
Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis
Bachelor's degree, Psychology
Licensure, certifications, and professional credentials.
10+ years in mental health and substance abuse, including work as a private practice psychotherapist.
Discover how fatherhood impacts mental health and well-being. Learn about the unique challenges new fathers face and find resources for paternal mental health.
As a Medical Reviewer for SonderMind, Emily Mendez reviews mental health content for medical accuracy and clinical integrity, making sure that our educational resources reflect current evidence-based practices.
Emily Mendez is a MS, EdS with 10+ years of experience in Counselor Education. They specialize in Depression, Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, Substance Use, and Mental Health Writing and serve as a Reviewer at SonderMind.
Emily Mendez earned EdS in Counselor Education and Master's degree in Community Counseling from Indiana University Bloomington and holds Former Private Practice Psychotherapist. They have spent 10+ years working in Counselor Education.
Emily Mendez focuses on Depression, Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, Substance Use, and Mental Health Writing.
Emily Mendez has worked as Mental Health Writer & Expert since 2023.
Emily Mendez has worked in Counselor Education for 10+ years. Their education includes EdS in Counselor Education and Master's degree in Community Counseling from Indiana University Bloomington.