New research suggests many fathers may struggle with mental health after a child is born. But let’s not forget their experience is distinct from those of mothers who gave birth.
Postpartum depression impacts up to 20 percent of new mothers. The mood disorder can disrupt women’s lives and livelihoods for years if left untreated. And in the most devastating cases, it can even steal women’s lives. However, research suggests that men can experience postpartum depression, too—and it may be more prevalent than previously thought.
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