Panel Discusses Screening, Treatment, and Challenges for Postpartum Depression

Postpartum depression is very common in mothers during the first months of their child's life, but it mainly affects first-time mothers who are afraid of not being able to fulfill maternal responsibilities. 25% of men suffer from postpartum depression. Photo: Getty Images Many people think that postpartum depression is a condition that only affects women, but according to recent studies, it also affects men. Surprisingly, in recent years, there …

Panel Discusses Screening, Treatment, and Challenges for Postpartum Depression

About 40% of women who have postpartum depression go unrecognized and untreated, and they are still symptomatic 3 years later.