New Dads, Too, Can Suffer Depression
May 23, 2010
Headline Grab: New Fathers May Also Suffer From Depression
This new study published in JAMA indicates that roughly 10% of new fathers suffer depression, twice the rate in the general population. Risks are higher for men if the mother experiences postpartum depression, also putting the baby at risk of developing problems later on. The study’s author says the causes of depression for fathers are unclear but may be because of changes in perceived role in life, financial stress, isolation from friends and social activities and sleep deprivation. Read More...
A Pregnant Question: How antidepressants my subtly alter a growing baby's brain
May 21, 2010
Headline Grab: A Pregnant Question: How antidepressants my subtly alter a growing baby's brain Read More...