Fathers’ Perinatal Mental Health

Fletcher, Richard; Garfield, Craig F.; Matthey, Stephen

doi:10.1002/9781118509722.ch10

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“…The authors suggest that engagement of fathers in services can be enhanced by interventions such as having experienced fathers deliver antenatal education, father-only discussion forums, and e-support applications. Fletcher et al (2015) highlight the need to design perinatal health services to address fathers’ PPND to maximize their positive impact on the well-being of their family. The authors propose that a father-inclusive model would help engage fathers in antenatal care, although the decision to include the father would be ultimately determined by the mother.…”

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“…In Australia, intentional self-harm (suicide) accounts for 306 male deaths for every 100 female deaths ( Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2016 ). This suggests the need to reexamine current screening tools, and to utilize gender-sensitive questions to assist in diagnosis ( Brownhill et al, 2005 ; Fletcher et al, 2015 ).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Moreover, men are more likely to have limited support networks, often relying heavily on their spouses for support. This reliance becomes problematic when mothers are constrained by the demands of their newborns to offer the same level of support to their partner ( Cronenwett & Kunst-Wilson, 1981 ; Fletcher et al, 2015 ; Pilkington, Milne, et al, 2015 ).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…New fathers face increased demands on their time and resources which is also likely to limit their ability to devote time to therapy ( Fletcher & St George, 2011 ). Recent evidence underscores the need to develop appropriate gender-oriented treatments for PPND that are sensitive to a father’s role ( Fletcher et al, 2014 ; Fletcher, Garfield, & Matthey, 2015 ).…”

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confidence: 99%

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New Fathers’ Perinatal Depression and Anxiety—Treatment Options: An Integrative Review

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More than 10% of fathers experience depression and anxiety during the perinatal period, but paternal perinatal depression (PPND) and anxiety have received less attention than maternal perinatal mental health problems. Few mainstream treatment options are available for men with PPND and anxiety. The aim of this literature review was to summarize the current understanding of PPND and the treatment programs specifically designed for fathers with perinatal depression. Eight electronic databases were searched using a predefined strategy, and reference lists were also hand searched. PPND and anxiety were identified to have a negative impact on family relationships, as well as the health of mothers and children. Evidence suggests a lack of support and tailored treatment options for men having trouble adjusting to the transition to fatherhood. Of the limited options available, cognitive behavioral therapy, group work, and blended delivery programs, including e-support approaches appear to be most effective in helping fathers with perinatal depression and anxiety. The review findings have important implications for the understanding of PPND and anxiety. Future research is needed to address the adoption of father-inclusive and father-specific models of care to encourage fathers’ help-seeking behavior. Inclusion of male-specific requirements into support and treatment options can improve the ability of services to engage new fathers. Psychotherapeutic intervention could assist to address the cognitive differences and dissonance for men adjusting to the role of father, including male identity and role expectations.

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“…In the Western developed world, fathers are recognized as coparents rather than merely financial “providers” (McGill, ) and their contribution to their children's development is now well‐documented (Giallo, Cooklin, Wade, D'Esposito, & Nicholson, ; Ramchandani et al., ). As the shift towards father‐inclusive research and practice gains momentum, coparenting interventions are ideally placed to address current inequalities in mother‐centric health and parenting education services (Fletcher, Garfield, & Matthey, ).…”

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confidence: 99%