Experts strongly recommend that young fathers who have difficulty raising children seek psychological help after the birth of their child. According to Daily Mail, they can prevent postpartum depression in this way.
There has been debate for a long time about whether men can also suffer from this condition, which is known to affect approximately one in 10 new mothers. But researchers from Canada and Pakistan found that men also experience serious emotional problems and need support.
A study of more than 350 new fathers found that father-child group therapy helped reduce symptoms of depression in more than 70% of participants. Fathers with postpartum depression also had a reduced risk of conflict with their partners.
D., lead author of the study and senior researcher at the Center for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto. Ishrat Hussain said: “Men’s mental health, particularly postpartum depression in fathers, remains a stigmatized and under-researched area.”
He added: “Historically, the focus has been primarily on the health of mothers during pregnancy and postpartum. But we are beginning to understand that men also face significant emotional challenges and need support in adjusting to their new parenting roles.”
It is estimated that around 10% of fathers worldwide suffer from postpartum depression. In countries with traditional gender roles, such as Pakistan, this figure can be as high as 23.5%.
Source: People Talk
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