Why dads also struggle with postpartum depression?| A Parent's Guide to Child Development
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This episode discusses how postpartum depression affects fathers and emphasizes the importance of support for both parents.
In this episode, Lynn Ingram McFarland discusses how postpartum affects men, including symptoms such as emotional isolation, irritability, mental disengagement, mood swings, and substance use, all of which can be signs of postpartum depression in fathers. McFarland emphasizes the importance of supporting both parents, how families can recognize when someone may need help, and why parents should consider screening if they have any previous mental health diagnoses. If you or someone you know may be suffering from postpartum depression or PMADs, help is a phone call away.Postpartum Support International Helpline: 1-800-944-4773www.postpartum.net Time Stamps:00:08 What does the data say about men having postpartum depression?00:31 Signs of postpartum depression in men?Contact:Email: ingramscreeningpmads@gmail.comText: 503-888-6489Website: https://ingramscreening.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnmcfarland/Follow us:Fledglings’ Flight: www.FledglingsFlight.comApp: app.FledglingsFlight.comInstagram: / fledglingsflight TikTok: / fledglings.flight Facebook: / fledglingsflight LinkedIn: / fledglings-flight Pinterest: / fledglingsflight Music: Purple Planet Music
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