Publications by authors named "Veronique Menand"
Can J Psychiatry
August 2019
Article Synopsis
- Depression in fathers during and after pregnancy can lead to increased risks affecting their involvement with their child in the first few months of life.
- A study of 1342 fathers shows that 3% to 10% experience moderate to severe depression, with factors like alcohol misuse, unemployment, and stress impacting these rates.
- The findings highlight the need to monitor and recognize depression symptoms in fathers beyond the perinatal period to support better parenting involvement.
