Brandon Eddy

Assistant Professor, Couple and Family Therapy

Expertise: Postpartum Depression, Transition to Parenthood, Men and Pregnancy, Couple Relationships, Infertility, Miscarriage

Biography

Brandon Eddy studies the transition to parenthood, specifically postpartum depression.

His research has examined postpartum depression in men, as well as the impact of pregnancy on couple relationships. Eddy, who joined the UNLV in 2017, also teaches multiple courses on marriage and family therapy.

As a therapist, he has helped clients navigate miscarriage, infertility, and the adjustment to becoming a parent. He also specializes in working with families with autism.

Education

B.S., Child and Family Studies, Weber State University
M.S., Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Ph.D., Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling, Texas Tech University

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Brandon Eddy In The News

Forgotten fathers: New fathers also at risk of developing postpartum depression

Toutiao

May 15, 2019

We often hear that new mothers have suffered from postpartum depression. But what about the new father?

Dad postpartum depression

Lenotizie

April 1, 2019

Postpartum depression also affects fathers, and must be effectively dealt with. Here's how according to a new study.

New Dads Deal With Postpartum Depression, Too

HowStuffWorks

March 22, 2019

For some time, researchers and mental health experts have known that postpartum depression (PPD) is not something solely experienced by new moms. New dads, too, experience depression.

New Study Says Postpartum Depression Can Affect Fathers As Well

Daily Wellness Pro

March 18, 2019

Postpartum depression comes in the wake of a newborn child. It typically affects women following childbirth on account of the psychological adjustment to motherhood, hormonal changes, fatigue, and such factors. So far, postpartum depression has been linked with mothers. However, a new study published in the Journal of Family Issues declares that men can also be affected by postpartum depression.