Parents at highest risk for depression in the first year after child's birth
One in five men suffer from depression by the time their child is 12, according to a Medical Research Council studyOne in five men become depressed after becoming fathers as they juggle lack of sleep, extra responsibilities and a changed relationship with their partners, new research shows.By the time their first child is 12, 21% of fathers have had at least one episode of depression, according to an in-depth study funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC).The findings provide strong evidence that postnatal depression affects significant numbers of men as well as women, and last night prompted calls for fathers-to-be to have their mental state assessed by the NHS in the same way as expectant mothers during their pregnancy. There are worries that problems with a parent's wellbeing can damage their children's behaviour and development.Research scientists led by Professor Irwin Nazareth, director of the MRC's general practice research framework, studied 86,957 families who received medical care between 1993 a
Parents at highest risk for depression in the first year after child's birth
More than one-third of mothers and about one-fifth of fathers in the United Kingdom appear to experience an episode of depression between their child's birth and 12th year of age, with the highest ...
Mon 6 Sep 10 from PhysOrg
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