Men with Postpartum Depression
March 29, 2008 by Eliza Ferree
Filed under Mental Health
ABC News is looking for men that had postpartum depression after their baby was born. Some of you may not know it but it does happen in men as well as it does with women. All those thoughts that go through a female, can actually go through a man.
Men wonder why they aren’t happy about the birth of their new son/daughter. This is easy for a man, especially with many of them holding that “macho” gene of how will I care for him/her? Whether they’ll be like their parents? Are they making enough money? If they have a wife that works, will he be able to pull the weight of two. What if she decides to stay home? Life won’t be like it was before, etc, etc.
If you are a man with depression, visit ABC News and fill out their form.
Thank you very much for this important article, and for bringing attention to this too often over-looked problem.
I wanted to let your readers know that postpartum depression in men is a very treatable condition. For most men, the biggest problem is NOT the depression itself, but the fact that think they should try to go it alone and not get help — and that’s the worst thing they can do. Left untreated, postpartum depression often worsens and can lead to other serious consequences for a man and his family.
I thought your readers might also like to know about a web site for men with postpartum depression: SadDaddy.com. It’s the only Internet site specifically for new dads with depression, and includes lots of information, an assessment for new fathers to complete, and an online forum for dads to talk with each other.
Thanks again, and keep up the good work!
Warm wishes,
Dr. Will Courtenay
WillCourtenay.com