depression in fathers

In Brief:  Postpartum Depression Common in First-Time Fathers

Depressive symptoms were assessed in a group of 622 Canadian first-time fathers during their partner’s third trimester using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS).  The prevalence of depressive symptoms in fathers was 13.76% at 2 [...]

By |2019-12-21T17:06:32-04:00December 23rd, 2019|Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders|Comments Off on In Brief:  Postpartum Depression Common in First-Time Fathers

Depression in Fathers Increases Risk for Adolescent Depression

According to a study published last year in the journal Pediatrics, adolescent depression is on the rise. In adolescents, the 12-month prevalence of major depression increased from 8.7% in 2005 to 11.3% in 2014.  Other [...]

By |2017-11-17T14:26:37-04:00November 21st, 2017|Child Outcomes, Depressive Disorders, Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders|Comments Off on Depression in Fathers Increases Risk for Adolescent Depression

Depression in Fathers Affects Bonding

Multiple studies have shown that postpartum depression can interfere with bonding between the mother and her infant. While new fathers may also develop depression, little is known about how depression in the father affects bonding. [...]

By |2015-07-09T11:52:58-04:00June 30th, 2015|Child Outcomes, Outcomes, Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders|Comments Off on Depression in Fathers Affects Bonding
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