Father’s post-natal depression linked to emotional stress in teen girls, finds study

Post-natal depression in fathers, in addition to mothers, bring emotional problems for their teenage daughters, finds a new study.

By: Agencies | | Published: December 28, 2018 12:58 pm

Almost one in 20 new fathers suffered depression in the weeks after their child was born. ©Shutterstock.

Post-natal depression in fathers, in addition to mothers, bring emotional problems for their teenage daughters, finds a new study.

“We were able to look at some of the ways in which depression in fathers might have affected children. It appears that depression in fathers is linked with an increased level of stress in the whole family and that this might be one way in which the offspring may be affected,” said Paul Ramchandani, Professor from the University of Cambridge.

Whilst many children will not be affected by parental depression in this way, the findings of this study highlight the importance of providing appropriate help to fathers, as well as mothers, who may experience depression, according to Ramchandani.

“Fathers’ post-natal depression impacts the whole family when unsupported, often resulting in fathers using negative coping skills, avoiding situations and often feeling anger,” noted Mark Williams, a paternal depression campaigner.

The study was based on the experiences of 3,176 fathers.

Source: IANS

Published : December 28, 2018 12:58 pm

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