Paternity leave, good for the mental health of fathers

Postpartum depression is an illness that affects 17% of mothers in the years following the birth of their child. What is perhaps less known is that this disease can also affect fathers. The prevalence of postpartum depression among them is around 5% in the first months. However, it seems that paternity leave can have a beneficial effect and reduce the risks, according to a scientific study published on Wednesday in the journal Lancet Public Health.