Though not very commonly talked about, recent studies have shown that men too suffer from PPND (Paternal Postnatal Depression). Some research suggests that it develops more gradually in men over the course of the child’s first year than postpartum depression develops in women. A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that 10.4 percent of new fathers developed "paternal depression" during their partner's pregnancy or the first year of the their new baby's life. Identifying at-risk fathers based on social factors and designing effective interventions may ultimately improve health outcomes for the entire family. The Author is mental health and child rights advocate and the Founder/CEO of Psychiatric Disability Organization.

Source: Standard Digital October 31, 2016 08:25 UTC