The Type of Postpartum Depression No One Talks About [Health.com]

Samantha Sangenito 2/21/174:00 AM

Postpartum depression is recognized and understood today more than ever before, thanks to advances in research and public awareness campaigns. While the stigma around the disorder isn’t entirely gone, many new moms who might have once suffered in silence are reaching out for help—and speaking out about their experiences.

But women aren't the only group that can be affected by postpartum depression: New dads can struggle with it too. Fathers don’t suffer from depression in the same way, or at the same rates, as new moms, so it makes sense that most of the attention would be paid to women. But a new study sheds some light on just how many men may have it, and some of the reasons why.

[For more of this story, written by Amanda MacMillan, go to http://www.health.com/postpart...m-depression-fathers

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Kymberly ByrdMember

Hello!

I am writing to share a wonderful new resource from the Vital Village Network’s friend and partner, Charles C. Daniels, Jr. Charles is the Founder and CEO of Fathers’ Uplift, which works to assist fathers in overcoming barriers (financial barriers, addiction barriers, oppressive barriers, emotional barriers and traumatic barriers) that prevent them from remaining engaged in their children’s lives.

Charles’s book “Pre-Father Care: Prenatal Care for Fathers” is now available for purchase on Amazon here. This is a great tool for anyone working in mental health, parent engagement, or preparing to be a father themselves.

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