In Canada, researchers found that eight out of 10 men do not seek medical help until their partner insists. This is because of being ashamed or ashamed of being a depressed human being, especially a father.
The mother killed the newborn by throwing it in the stream and the newborn suffocated.
Such as have been seen occasionally in recent times Of news Lying in wait, postpartum depression or postpartum depression.
Questions like what kind of mother is she, who could not have raised the baby, how did she look at that face and so on are usually heard when there is such news. But reports from People say that’s just what’s happening.
Complaints and accusations that have to be heard from within the home, in the partner
It is good that we are beginning to realize that the lack of support from the community and even the slightest word of unnecessary questions from society can push some mothers into the depths of depression after childbirth.
Slowly we began to realize.
But are mothers the only ones who suffer from depression? Dads who watch everything have no depressing thoughts. Or are they so strong? Do fathers also have postpartum depression?
Yes. Men also have postpartum depression!
Organized by the Mental Health Organization of Australia Beyond Blue Critical study information was shared by Also Read: Mothers who kill their babies can get this disease too!
Postnatal depression in males
Although there is a great deal of awareness about postpartum depression in women, postnatal depression (PND) in men is rarely diagnosed. Depression in ‘newborn fathers’ is just beginning to be understood even by those working in the health sector. From tests to questionnaires used by doctors to prevent, diagnose and treat postpartum depression, it is still aimed at women only.
Ten percent of fathers experience depression in the first year of a child’s life. But some other studies suggest that the actual figures could be even higher. The study found that one in four babies show signs of depression between three and six months after birth. Some fathers may also have conditions such as anxiety, OCD, and PTSD. But the fact is that many men go unnoticed.
Depression, oh shame!
Many men who recognize the state of depression are reluctant to find a solution on their own or reveal it. There is a perception among men that it is bad to talk about mental illness, even among those who are highly educated and why they work in the health sector. This stigma will effectively lead many to the pinnacle of depression. In general, men avoid medical care more than women.
In Canada, researchers found that eight out of 10 men do not seek medical help until their partner insists. This is because of being ashamed or ashamed of being a depressed human being, especially a father.
‘Really, most men do not want to seek mental health help because they think it will discredit or’ feminize ‘them’ – Dr. Says Singley. Daniel Singley, a counseling psychologist in San Diego, California, specializes in men’s subjects.
It is generally believed that pregnancy and birth are the sole responsibility of a woman. This has been the habit of us Malayalees for ages. The only job of husbands is to support the wife who is about to give birth. It is our habit to mark men according to how strongly men support their wives and families. But a new study shows that the father may have the same anxiety and worry that the mother really does. They also need support. Also Read: Postpartum Depression: Do Not Ignore Postpartum Mental Issues
‘Those Who Need Stones’
Few of us have ever looked at a crying boy and never asked him if he cried like a girl. We grew up hearing that males should not cry and should be stoned. How do things get right when they get tired? For men who live above this weight, depression can be seen as a natural sign of weakness.
An American-born pediatrician, he tells the story of hiding his wife’s PND for more than a year without telling her. Levine. He is a pediatrician in New York, New Jersey. Levine’s revelations were made on the Charlie Rose talk show in the US talking about depression. “I did not even tell my wife about my problems with my baby. I wondered what she would think. I even wondered if she would dress badly about me or leave me. I did not have anyone to tell me everything, “he said. Read Also: Manichaean life in postpartum depression
PND, in males and females
The fact is that postpartum depression is often associated primarily with women. Mothers are more likely to develop postpartum depression than their partners. (One review found an average of 24% for mothers, compared to 10% for fathers); Some mothers develop PND due to hormonal changes in the brain. Symptoms are different in men and women.
If the general picture of depression in women is the mother crying when she cannot carry the baby, then the symptom in men is to evade responsibility for the baby. Symptoms of depression include trying to get away from everything, working overtime, spending too much time on the phone, becoming addicted to drugs and becoming irrationally irritable. Unlike all of these, instead of emotional symptoms, some people try to make themselves sick by saying stomach ache and headache. If you have had depression before, you are more likely to have postpartum depression. In addition, recent research in Canada found that paternal hormones change during the prenatal period.
Hormonal changes in ‘fathers’
Fathers’ testosterone levels decrease during a partner’s pregnancy. This is similar to the increase in estrogen in women by the end of pregnancy. Some studies have shown that there is a link between PND and hormonal changes. Physical causes aside, the father also undergoes many changes after the birth of a baby. Coping with the new baby, changes in the relationship, changes in the couple’s sex life, new responsibilities, coping with financial pressures along with partner difficulties. In addition to all this, the birth of a child is also a time when the personality of the father is reflected. Many people have concerns about the responsibility of caring for the baby. Other factors can lead fathers to postnatal depression. Spouse’s mental health (father is more than five times more likely to have PND if mother has PND, and mother is more likely to have PND if father has PND).
Many fathers have PND, not only for first-time fathers but also for other children. Depression is just like any other illness which just needs full support from the family. A man recovering from depression said his illness was exacerbated by his inability to understand how difficult parenting can be or what newborns’ behavior is.
In Western countries, men are four times more likely to commit suicide than women. Fathers play a vital role in the early development of their children. One study found that if a child’s father became depressed in the first year of their life, the child was more likely to have behaviors by the age of four or five.
Depression can be overcome with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Medication. Awareness of mental health has improved in general and male PND in particular. But even those who work in the health field think that depression is only related to hormones. This situation must change.
Experts suggest that the solution is to give fathers the same support as mothers. Prioritize the mental health of the fathers as well. The more support you get from your family and partner, the lower your risk of developing depression. We can only understand it by talking about mental health challenges. Men who need help should be able to make sure it is available.
Instead of mocking the father who is on maternity leave, he should grow up in a culture where he can be appreciated. This holiday will give them more courage and participation. Being able to raise and look after children with self-esteem can also help them to keep depression at bay.
Last Updated Jun 29, 2022, 3:35 PM IST