While many people can pick up on signs of postpartum depression in new mothers, the same signs are often mistaken for something else or missed entirely in fathers, a British study suggests.

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

As many as 1 in 10 new dads suffer from postpartum depression (PPD), but how does the condition differ for men compared to women? A new study by researchers at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas finds six commonalities among fathers suffering from PPD, and ultimately highlights the need for better screening among new moms and dads.

Researchers analyzed online forums and websites and discovered new fathers sharing stories about the condition usually associated with new mothers.

As many as 1 in 10 new dads suffer from postpartum depression (PPD), but how does the condition differ for men compared to women? A new study by researchers at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas finds six commonalities among fathers suffering from PPD, and ultimately highlights the need for better screening among new moms and dads.

In postpartum depression, some women feel a bit down or anxious in the first couple of weeks after giving birth. According to recent study, new dads also are also exposed to the risk of PPD.

It’s increasingly common to hear about new moms suffering from the baby blues. But what about new dads?

The study offers an in-depth view of new fathers' experiences with PPD. The study explores issues they encounter and how they can move beyond barriers they face in receiving diagnoses and treatment of the little-known phenomenon.