16 Jun 2023

First-time dads experiencing paternal depression

From Afternoons, 1:15 pm on 16 June 2023

Paternal depression is often perceived to be solely experienced by women.

But today, the New Zealand Medical Journal today has published a research letter about depression experienced by first-time dads. 

A study by the University of Otago found 5.4 percent of dads experience major depression within the first year of becoming a new dad.

Jesse speaks to Dr Geraldine McLeod from the university's Department of Psychological Medicine.

father and baby in cot

Photo: Helena Lopes / Unsplash

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