Experts unveil new treatment for MEN with post-natal depression READ MORE: Dose of the 'cuddle hormone' could help treat postnatal depression By Emily Stearn, Senior Health Reporter For Mailonline Published: 16:04, 2 October 2024 | Updated: 16:09, 2 October 2024 e-mail 4 View comments Researchers have urged struggling new dads to seek specialist mental health support in the weeks following the birth of their child, in a bid to ward off post-natal depression in men. For years debates have raged as to whether men can also suffer from the condition, known to affect around one in ten new mums. But researchers in Canada and Pakistan found men 'also experience substantial emotional challenges' and 'are in need of support'.
In a study involving more than 350 new dads, they discovered father-child group therapy reduced symptoms in over 70 per cent of those with the condition. Fathers with postpartum depression also saw their risk of lashing out at their partner reduce. Researchers in Canada and Pakistan found men 'also experience substantial emotional challenges' and 'are in need of support' Dr Ishrat Husain, study lead author and senior scientist at Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto said: 'Male mental health, and especially postpartum depression in fathers, remains a stigmatised and understudied area.
'Historically, the focus has rightfully been on maternal health during pregnancy and postpartum. 'However, we're learning that men also experience substantial emotional.