Postpartum depression can affect dads too
One out of ten new fathers experience postpartum depression, but researchers say it could be underreported and underdiagnosed.
Researchers at UI Health’s Two-Generation Clinic have been studying how addressing the needs of fathers can strengthen the health of an entire family. They’ve found that screening new dads for postpartum depression — which is not currently recommended by any medical body — could be a powerful tool in improving the nation’s ongoing maternal health crisis.
Reset speaks with a doctor and patient about the study and ways to strengthen the health of families.
GUESTS: Dr. Sam Wainwright, health services researcher and assistant professor of internal medicine & pediatrics, University of Illinois Chicago
Lushon Lee, dad, participant in postpartum depression study at UI Health’s Two-Generation Clinic
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Postpartum depression can affect dads too
One out of ten new fathers experience postpartum depression, but researchers say it could be underreported and underdiagnosed.
Researchers at UI Health’s Two-Generation Clinic have been studying how addressing the needs of fathers can strengthen the health of an entire family. They’ve found that screening new dads for postpartum depression — which is not currently recommended by any medical body — could be a powerful tool in improving the nation’s ongoing maternal health crisis.
Reset speaks with a doctor and patient about the study and ways to strengthen the health of families.
GUESTS: Dr. Sam Wainwright, health services researcher and assistant professor of internal medicine & pediatrics, University of Illinois Chicago
Lushon Lee, dad, participant in postpartum depression study at UI Health’s Two-Generation Clinic