About Depression: One in Ten New Fathers Have Depression

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Depression Depression Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Nancy Schimelpfening, your Guide to Depression We often think of postpartum depression as being a woman's condition, especially given the fact that it is often related to the hormonal fluctuations that women go through when bearing a child. New research indicates, however, that about one in ten new fathers will become depressed, either during their significant other's pregnancy or within the year following the birth of their child, showing that depression can also be related to the stresses associated with having a new child. Are you a man who experienced depression related to the arrival of a new child? Or maybe you know a man who did? Share Your Experiences One in Ten New Fathers Have Depression According to a meta-analysis published in the May 19, 2010 issue of JAMA, about 10% of new fathers are affected by prenatal and postpartum depression... Read more Obese Teen Girls More Prone to Depression University of Southern California, San Diego, researchers have found that obesity is a risk factor for depression symptoms, suggesting that being overweight could play a role in the development of depression in teen girls... Read more Am I Depressed? Are you here because you are wondering if you could be depressed? Our free screening test can help you quickly determine if you may be suffering from the symptoms of depression... Read more Hay Fever Linked to Depression New research indicates that if you have a mood disorder and you are also allergic to tree or ragweed pollen, your depression will likely worsen during hay fever season... Read more Depression Ads Depression Symptoms Depression Signs Postpartum Blues Partum Depression Postpartum Sadness Featured Articles Your Rights Depression Facts FAQs Glossary Depression Symptoms Who's at Risk?   More from About.com Birth Control Misconceptions How much do you know about sex myths and your chances of becoming pregnant? Click here to test your knowledge. More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Nancy Schimelpfening Depression Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Depression newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads What Is Depression? Symptoms of Depression Diagnosis of Depression Treatment of Depression Living with Depression Advertisement