While its often experienced by mothers, it can also be experienced by fathers.
Fathers, like mothers, need to pay attention to their mental health.
Exhaustion and stress, in addition to other factors, can lead to male postpartum depression.
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This is true for both mothers and fathers.
Many postpartum depression symptoms are synonymous with a major depressive disorder.
Symptoms vary from person to person.
You may experience some, not all, and they can vary in degree.
Treating Postpartum Depression
Treatment for postpartum depression is similar to treatment for clinical depression.
Zuranolone is a once-a-day medication for postpartum depression taken over two weeks.
For best success, father-tailored models of care should be considered.
How Common Is PPD in Men?
When male postpartum depression goes undiagnosed, it can harm the whole family.
The focus of the household also changes, impacting new fathers.
Talking to a therapist or joining a support group of other fathers can help.
If you are having suicidal thoughts, contact theNational Suicide Prevention Lifelineat988for support and assistance from a trained counselor.
If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911.
For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database.
Male postpartum depression can go undiagnosed for many month, but it is treatable.
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