Fathers' Mental Health Declines A Year After Childbirth, Study Finds

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• – Fathers' psychiatric diagnoses tend to decline during pregnancy and early motherhood, but rise sharply about a year after childbirth.
• – The study found that the number of fathers seeking treatment for mental health issues increases significantly around 12 months postpartum.
• – The increase is attributed to the adjustment to new fatherhood and responsibilities, which can be emotionally and financially demanding.