MensHealth
  • News
  • Health
  • Fitness
  • Sex
  • Nutrition
  • Style
  • Weight Loss
  • Life
  • Podcasts
  • Motoring
  • Video
MensHealth
  • News
  • Health
  • Fitness
  • Sex
  • Nutrition
  • Style
  • Weight Loss
  • Life
  • Podcasts
  • Motoring
  • Video
Subscribe
Undercooked Meat Could Contain Potentially Blinding Parasites, Finds Study
Watch 1:17

Undercooked Meat Could Contain Potentially Blinding Parasites, Finds Study

{headline}

{headline}

"I Am Extremely Thankful That I Did Not Take My Life"

"I Am Extremely Thankful That I Did Not Take My Life"

Do You Have Exercise Bulimia? Inside the Eating Disorder That Men Don't Talk About

Do You Have Exercise Bulimia? Inside the Eating Disorder That Men Don't Talk About

Feeling Low? Sleep Could Be The Best Medicine

Feeling Low? Sleep Could Be The Best Medicine

Depression, Drug Addiction And Suicide Abnormally High In Defence Veterans

Depression, Drug Addiction And Suicide Abnormally High In Defence Veterans

{headline}

{headline}

TV Host Andrew O'Keefe Opens Up About Battling His Demons

TV Host Andrew O'Keefe Opens Up About Battling His Demons

7 Things You Can Do Every Day To Improve Your Mental Health

7 Things You Can Do Every Day To Improve Your Mental Health

Former Wallaby James Horwill Fronts New Suicide Prevention Campaign #ManOfMoreWords

Former Wallaby James Horwill Fronts New Suicide Prevention Campaign #ManOfMoreWords

{headline}

{headline}

How To Help Someone You Love Who Battles Depression

How To Help Someone You Love Who Battles Depression

Guys Explain How They Found Their Therapists

Guys Explain How They Found Their Therapists

Male Mental Health: How To Tackle The Stigma Around Anxiety And Depression In Men

Male Mental Health: How To Tackle The Stigma Around Anxiety And Depression In Men

Guys Are Sharing How They've Helped Friends Deal With Depression

Guys Are Sharing How They've Helped Friends Deal With Depression

"I Risk My Life To Work Out Every Day in Prison Because It Keeps Me Sane"

"I Risk My Life To Work Out Every Day in Prison Because It Keeps Me Sane"

The Rock on Depression: 'You've Got to Talk About It, and You're Not Alone'

The Rock on Depression: 'You've Got to Talk About It, and You're Not Alone'

How To Spot Depression In A Mate

How To Spot Depression In A Mate

  1. Home
  2. Health

This Crippling Condition Affecting New Dads Is Higher Than Previously Thought

Are you a new dad? - by Allen Pike
  • 15 Nov 2017
This Crippling Condition Affecting New Dads Is Higher Than Previously Thought
Getty Images

Nearly one fifth of all women experience postpartum depression. But now a new study reveals men are at a higher risk than previously thought.

According to research from Lund University in Sweden, not only are fathers at greater risk but most cases of depression go undetected and ultimately new fathers aren't receiving the help they need.

The findings, published in the Scandinavian Journal of Psychology, studied 447 new Swedish fathers. Modern methods of detecting depression provided mixed results.

"This means that current statistics may not tell the whole truth when it comes to depression in new fathers," says co-author Elia Psouni. "The screening method does not capture symptoms which are particularly common in men, such as irritation, restlessness, low stress tolerance, and lack of self-control."

One third of patients in the study considered self-harm, only a handful considered asking for health. Of those suffering from postpartum depression, 83 per cent had kept the condition to themselves. This compares to between 20 and 50 per cent of women sharing their struggles.

"Among dads, depression is common even at the end of the first year, which may be due to the fact that they rarely get help, but there may be other explanations," continues Psouni. "Whatever the reason, it is important to monitor dads' wellbeing as their part of the parental leave usually occurs towards the end of the child's first year of life." 

If you have been affected by this story, support is available here.

Lifeline: 13 11 14

Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467

Beyondblue: 1300 224 636

www.ruok.org.au

  • News
  • Health
  • Life

FREE Thermos Bottle - SAVE 40%

When you subscribe to Men's Health.

Subscribe Now
FREE Thermos Bottle

FREE Thermos Bottle - SAVE 40%

When you subscribe to Men's Health.

Subscribe Now
FREE Thermos Bottle

Recommended to you

Undercooked Meat Could Contain Potentially Blinding Parasites, Finds Study
Watch 1:17

Undercooked Meat Could Contain Potentially Blinding Parasites, Finds Study

{headline}

{headline}

"I Am Extremely Thankful That I Did Not Take My Life"

"I Am Extremely Thankful That I Did Not Take My Life"

Do You Have Exercise Bulimia? Inside the Eating Disorder That Men Don't Talk About

Do You Have Exercise Bulimia? Inside the Eating Disorder That Men Don't Talk About

Feeling Low? Sleep Could Be The Best Medicine

Feeling Low? Sleep Could Be The Best Medicine

Depression, Drug Addiction And Suicide Abnormally High In Defence Veterans

Depression, Drug Addiction And Suicide Abnormally High In Defence Veterans

{headline}

{headline}

TV Host Andrew O'Keefe Opens Up About Battling His Demons

TV Host Andrew O'Keefe Opens Up About Battling His Demons

7 Things You Can Do Every Day To Improve Your Mental Health

7 Things You Can Do Every Day To Improve Your Mental Health

Former Wallaby James Horwill Fronts New Suicide Prevention Campaign #ManOfMoreWords

Former Wallaby James Horwill Fronts New Suicide Prevention Campaign #ManOfMoreWords

{headline}

{headline}

How To Help Someone You Love Who Battles Depression

How To Help Someone You Love Who Battles Depression

Guys Explain How They Found Their Therapists

Guys Explain How They Found Their Therapists

Male Mental Health: How To Tackle The Stigma Around Anxiety And Depression In Men

Male Mental Health: How To Tackle The Stigma Around Anxiety And Depression In Men

Guys Are Sharing How They've Helped Friends Deal With Depression

Guys Are Sharing How They've Helped Friends Deal With Depression

"I Risk My Life To Work Out Every Day in Prison Because It Keeps Me Sane"

"I Risk My Life To Work Out Every Day in Prison Because It Keeps Me Sane"

The Rock on Depression: 'You've Got to Talk About It, and You're Not Alone'

The Rock on Depression: 'You've Got to Talk About It, and You're Not Alone'

How To Spot Depression In A Mate

How To Spot Depression In A Mate

MensHealth
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Pacific Magazines
  • Partners
  • 7Plus
  • Terms
  • Privacy Policy
  • Privacy Statement
MensHealth Magazine Subscribe
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Pacific Magazines
  • Partners
  • 7Plus
  • Terms
  • Privacy Policy
  • Privacy Statement

Brands

  • Women's Health
  • marie claire
  • Instyle
  • Beauty Crew

Pacific Network

  • Better Homes and Gardens
  • BHG Shop
  • New Idea food
  • New Idea
  • Who
  • Girlfriend
  • That’s Life
  • Home Beautiful
  • All Recipes
  • Practical Parenting
© 2019 Pacific Magazines
Get more from Men's Health

Magazine Subscription Offer

FREE Thermos Bottle - SAVE 40%

Shop This Offer
FREE Thermos Bottle