Today’s parents are much more involved than if it used to. They help children, manage home responsibilities, remain emotionally present and plan the future. But despite the fact that doing so much, many rarely talk about how they feel stress or fatigue. Society often expects men to remain strong and silent, even if the mental and emotional load becomes too heavy.
This invisible “mental load” includes daily tasks, such as paying for accounts, recollection of school meetings or consolidation of things around the house, as well as great worries such as planning the future of the family, management growth or savings for children’s education. (Also Read: Father’s Day 2025: Psychiatrist divides 10 early pre -emptive signs of depression and anxiety in men )
Saloni Chevla, Counseling Psychologist, Santushti Health and Lavlin Caur, Chief Nutritionist and Founder, Santushi Healthcare, who shared with HT Lifestyle 5 simple ways that parents can reduce this mental load:
1. Promise the pressure
The first step is to recognize stress. Good to feel tired, concerned or low. If you take that you are under pressure, you can start finding healthy ways of driving rather than pushing it out.
2. Share the load with your partner
Talk open at home about what to do. From school meetings to home repair, discuss and share duties. Exchange both the task and mental planning behind them can prevent burnout and strengthen the team.
3. PRIODUTIZATE SUPPOSE WITHOUT Wines
Don’t wait if your health scares to take care of yourself. A short walk, a hobby time or just relaxing, can help you replenish. Caring for yourself will help you better care for your family.
4. Talk to other dads
You’re not one. Talk to other parents in the park, school or online. The exchange of experience creates a sense of support and reminds that many others feel the same.
5. Refer to special support in need
If stress feels too heavy, consult an advisor or therapist, can help. Caring for your mental health is not weakness. This is a wise and strong step to a healthy life for you and your family.
You don’t need to wear everything yourself. A good father is not the one who never gets tired, but the one who is honest, supportive and ready to share the load. And for everyone who reads – register with your parents around you. Simple and true “How are it?” can mean a lot.
