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Depressed men often change their

social behavior, the following is a list

of common symptoms:

Social withdrawal Indecisiveness Cynicism Irritable mood Avoidance behavior Drinking or drug use Extra-marital affairs Partner violence Sleep and appetite

disturbances

Longer days at work Lack of energy Weight loss or gain

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Strength Is Seeking Help

Incidence of paternal depressionduring the first year after childbirth

ranges from 1.225.5% in community

samples.

The rate rises to 2450% among menwhose partners are experiencing

postpartum depression.

Overall, 14% of mothers and 10% offathers had moderate or severe

depressive symptoms 9 months after

childbirth.

After birth, mens hormones change,

too:

Testosterone levels go down 33%in first 3 weeks after birth

Estrogen levels rise Prolactin levelsassociated with

breast feeding in momsalso go

up in men

What to do if you have symptoms

of depression:

1. Seek Help

The most important action is to get help from a licensed

mental health professional. Clinicians who specialize in

PPND (paternal postnatal depression) dont really exist

yet, so find someone who specializes in work with men.

2. Talk It Out

If youd rather nottake antidepressants, talk therapy is

also very effective. Simply talking to someone else about

your problemsa counselor, a buddy, or a support

groupcan help you realize youre not alone.

3. Get Some Sleep

Lack of sleep makes depression worse. Whatever you

can do to improve your sleeping habits will help. Lack of

sleep is one of the biggest contributors to PPND.

4. Prevent It During Pregnancy

If you have relationship issues, begin couples therapy

before your baby is born. Parenting classes can ease

anxiety and fear. Most importantly, find friends and

family who will be with the baby one night a week or

provide help around the houseyou need the break.

Get Help for Yourself:

Arizona Postpartum SupportWarmline: 888-434-6667 AZ Family Therapy & Coaching : 602-

402-9510

Postpartum dads:www.postpartumdads.org

Postpartum Men:Online Forum Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital

Postpartum Depression Support Groupfor Couples: 520-873-6858

NIMH: Real Men, Real Depression:1-866-227-6464 or

www.menanddepression .nimh.nih.gov

Recognizing depression in the

mother of your child

The following are some of the symptoms

used to diagnose PPD in new mothers:

Depressed or sad mood Loss of interest in virtually all

activities

Significant weight loss or gain Insomnia or hypersomnia (excessive

sleep)

Fatigue or loss of energy Feelings of worthlessness or guilt Diminished ability to think or

concentrate

Recurrent thoughts of deathGet Help for Your Partner:

Arizona Warmline: (888) 434-MOMS

Postpartum Support International

www.postpartum.net

1-800-944-4PPD (4773)

First occurrences of partner violence

have been found to occur 2 months

postpartum

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