ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2023
Understanding the Barriers Fathers Face to Seeking Help for Paternal Perinatal Depression: Comparing Fathers to Men Outside the Perinatal Period.
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- The perceived influence of fathers' and non-gestational parents' experiences of postnatal depression on their relationship with their child and partner: a systematic review of qualitative studies and meta-synthesis.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Pooled it
- Psychological health experiences and help-seeking barriers: a qualitative study of Chinese new fathers within 12 months postpartum.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Indirect screening for paternal perinatal depression independent of maternal factors using mother-reported EPDS-partner in a community-based cohort in Japan.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Differences between men and women accessing an Australian perinatal and infant mental health care navigation service-Why do fathers seek help?Infant mental health journal · 2025Observational
- Paternal perinatal mental health support: fathers' perspectives on barriers, facilitators, and preferences.Discover mental health · 2025Article
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- Understanding and Addressing Male Postpartum Depression: Incidence, Causes, Diagnosis, and Management Strategies.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2024Review
- Mental Health, Declining Physical Activity and Social Connection during Transitions into Fatherhood in the UK.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2024Article
- "Whispered on Only the Darkest Corners of the Internet:": A Qualitative Descriptive Study Exploring Fathers' Experiences with Paternal Postpartum Depression on Reddit.Global qualitative nursing researchArticle
- Exploring the Emotional Experiences of First-Time Fathers During Infancy: A Qualitative Study.American journal of men's healthArticle
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Abstract
Research has shown that men are less likely than women to seek help for depression at any time of life due to barriers, including stereotypical masculine norms and stigma. The evidence suggests that approximately 10% of fathers experience postnatal depression, yet new and expectant fathers are not routinely offered screening or support in the same way as mothers. Therefore, this research explored the barriers fathers face to seeking help for paternal perinatal depression (PPD). Data were collected using an online survey. Initially, fathers with postnatal depression were compared to men experiencing depression at another time of their life in terms of their attitudes to seeking psychological help, conformity to masculine norms, self-stigma, and awareness of services. Secondly, a proposed model of help-seeking amongst fathers with postnatal depression was evaluated. Finally, additional barriers to help-seeking for paternal postnatal depression were explored qualitatively. A total of 125 participants took part in the quantitative comparison, and 50 of the fathers also provided qualitative data. No between-group differences were found, suggesting that the existing literature on barriers to seeking help for male depression is applicable to fathers with postnatal depression. The qualitative results also highlighted the need for better awareness of paternal postnatal depression and better access to services for fathers. Limitations, implications for policy, and directions for future research are discussed.
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