Postpartum is the period after a woman has given birth. One in five women is affected with depression in the postpartum period.
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A new USC study of new fathers reveals that their brains undergo measurable changes after their babies arrive.
Being the parent of a special needs child can be very challenging.
- Gender & Sexuality
Masculine Traits Linked to Better Parenting for Some Dads, According to New Research
In some men, having traditional masculine characteristics such as competitiveness and adventurousness was linked to being better fathers to infants.
- Mental Health & Well-Being
Anxiety Among Fathers Is Higher Than Recently Reported, New Study Suggests
New research suggests anxiety among men transitioning into parenthood is significantly higher than reported by the global WHO regional prevalence rates.
Across medical and social sciences, the reasons men choose to have children and their understanding of fertility awareness have been seriously understudied.
- Gender & Sexuality
Depression in New Fathers Connected to Relationship Insecurities, According to New Research
by Psychregby PsychregDepression affects around 10–12% of new mothers and at least 8% of new fathers.
- Gender & Sexuality
Study Highlights Keys to Helping Dads Be There for Kids When They Don’t Have Custody
by Psychregby PsychregA new study highlights factors that play key roles in determining the extent to which fathers who don’t have custody are involved in their children’s lives.
As a mental health advocate, I firmly believe that questions about mental health can’t go unanswered, nor should they be met with untruths.