India, June 14 -- Today's fathers are far more involved than ever before. They help with children, manage household responsibilities, stay emotionally present, and plan for the future. But despite doing so much, many rarely talk about how stressed or tired they feel. Society often expects men to stay strong and silent, even when the mental and emotional load becomes too heavy.

This invisible "mental load" includes daily tasks like paying bills, remembering school meetings, or fixing things around the house, as well as bigger worries like planning for the family's future, managing rising expenses, or saving for the children's education. (Also read: Father's Day 2025: Psychiatrist shares 10 early warning signs of depression and anxiety in ...