Dads Suffering From Depression

We at Postpartumdads have had several inquiries for information regarding depression in new dads.  While men do not face the same physiological changes that women face surrounding childbirth, they do face many of the same psychological changes and pressures.  It is not surprising at all that many men respond to all the changes surrounding becoming a new dad by becoming depressed.

For more information and support, please visit:

PostpartumMen.com

PostpartumMen is a place for men with concerns about depression, anxiety or other problems with mood after the birth of a child. It promotes self-help, provides important information for fathers–including a self-assessment for postpartum depression, hosts an online forum for dads to talk to each other, offers resources, gathers new
information about men’s experiences postpartum, and – most importantly– help fathers to beat the baby blues.
 

Disclaimer:

Information on this website is intended only to increase knowledge on postpartum issues. We do not intend to offer medical advice, legal advice, or treatment of any kind.  It is important to note that information on this site is not a replacement for diagnosis or treatment by a health care professional.

The stories on this website are all true.  The names have been changed to protect the privacy of the contributors.