Postnatal Depression

Dads' postnatal depression goes undiagnosed

Around one in 20 dads are diganosed with PND - but many more with the condition go undiagnosed and untreated.

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Postnatal depression: dispelling the myths

There are a number of myths surrounding postnatal depression, some of which helped Megan Blandford ignore her own PND for so long. Here's why so many PND myths just aren’t true.

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Is it postnatal depression or just the baby blues?

Up to 80 percent of women will experience the 'baby blues' in the days following their child’s birth. But for some women, the feelings of sadness aren’t just about ‘feeling a bit down’ – they’re a sign of postnatal depression.

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New-dad depression hurts child

Postnatal depression in men could cause ongoing emotional and behavioural problems in their children, according to an Australian study that experts say shows fathers need to be checked for the condition.

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Behind the mask

It's not only women who suffer from post-natal depression. One in ten men will also suffer from some form of anxiety or depression after the birth of a child.

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DVD extract

Being Dad: Postnatal depression

Coping with your partner's postnatal depression, from a male perspective.

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Anxious mums urged to speak up

Beyondblue the national depression initiative has launched a new depression and anxiety awareness campaign aimed at pregnant women, new mothers, their partners and families.

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Many still believe depression comes with motherhood

Most people think depression is a ''normal'' part of pregnancy and women do not need treatment, according to a survey by the mental health group beyondblue.

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Depression test for new mums

Expectant mothers could soon be routinely tested for their risk of suffering postnatal depression (PND).

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Counselling the key after birth

Many women struggling with postnatal depression may expect only a hug or a couple of pills, but in new studies doctors say counselling can not only treat this risky condition but prevent it too.

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Jessica's honesty over baby blues

Television star Jessica Rowe has revealed the shocking depths of her postnatal depression, hoping her honesty will help women suffering as she did.

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