Dear Colleague,

With Father’s Day coming up we should remember that postpartum depression is thought to affect 1 in 10 new fathers in the United States. Scientists aren't sure what causes PPD in men, but the body of research into paternal depression is growing. Last fall at the biennial Marcé Society Congress, Maria P. Gonclaves, MS presented Postnatal Depression in Mothers and Fathers: Correlation With Psychosocial and Hormonal Variables. This presentation provided an overview of a recently conducted study designed to analysis the correlation of postnatal depression in mothers and fathers with demographic, psychosocial, clinical and hormonal variables and to define "risk profiles" for depression in pregnancy and after childbirth.

Postpartum Support International hosts a "Chat With an Expert" session on the first Monday of each month for men who are experiencing symptoms of PPD or care about someone who is. David Miller, MD, PhD, an obstetrician-turned-psychiatrist who specializes in women's mood disorders with particular focus on Perinatal Mood Disorders, will facilitate the next scheduled men’s chat session on June 8th at 8 PM EST.

Medical Updates Fathers' Depression Related to Positive and Negative Parenting Behaviors With 1-Year-Old Children pediatrics.aappublications.org. R. Neal Davis, MD, MSc, Matthew M. Davis, MD, MAPP, Gary L. Freed, MD, MPH, Sarah J. Clark, MPH. To examine the associations between depression in fathers of 1-year-old children and specific positive and negative parenting behaviors discussed by pediatric providers at well-child visits. Recent intimate partner violence as a prenatal predictor of maternal depression in the first year postpartum among Latinas Arch Womens Ment Health (2011) 14:135–143. Jeanette M. Valentine, Michael A. Rodriguez, Lisa M. Lapeyrouse and Muyu Zhang. The study aims to determine if recent intimate partner violence (IPV) is a prenatal risk factor for postpartum depression (PPD) among pregnant Latinas seeking prenatal care. A prospective observational study followed Latinas from pregnancy through 13 months postpartum. View More» In The News Time to Focus on Sad Dads New York Times, By Tara Parker-Pope Much is known about postpartum depression in women, but now researchers are calling attention to the plight of depressed fathers. Bryce Dallas Howard, husband Seth Gabel expecting second child together DailyNews, By Cristina Everett Bryce Dallas Howard is taking on a role she knows all too well: pregnancy. The actress, 30, is expecting her second child with her husband, actor Seth Gabel, according to People.com. The couple, who wed in 2006, is already parents to 4-year-old son, Theo. Last July, Howard wrote a candid essay on Gwyneth Paltrow's GOOP blog that detailed her struggle with postpartum depression after her son's birth. Postpartum Depression – Not Just a Woman’s Illness Pine Rest Foundation While most people have heard of Postpartum Depression (PPD) many do not realize the size and scope of the problem. PPD impacts 15% of new mothers, making it difficult to care for their baby and causes damage to other relationships. And it doesn’t just affect women. Men can get PPD, too. In fact, recent studies have show that 10% of new dads get Postpartum Depression. Post-Partum Depression More Common in Abused Women: Study in Hispanic women found domestic violence was even more predictive than history of depression HealthDay News Hispanic women who suffer domestic abuse during or shortly before becoming pregnant have a fivefold increased risk of postpartum depression, U.S. researchers say. View More»

Events Calendar Perinatal Mood Disorders Training for Doulas and Childbirth Educators and others When: JUNE 8 Where: The Family Life Center Uptown, Albany, NY Website: Click Here 119th APA Annual Convention When: AUGUST 4-7 Where: Washington DC Website: Click Here The 25th anniversary Postpartum Support International Conference: WHOLE CARE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY When: SEPTEMBER 14-17 Where: Seattle, Washington Website: Click Here Med Ed Resources Postpartum Dads Project An informational site focusing on what men experience when their partners have perinatal mood/anxiety disorders. Offers stories from real dads as well as advice on how to help your partner. Boot Camp for New Dads Boot Camp for New Dads is a unique father-to-father, community-based workshop that inspires and equips men to become confidently engaged with their infants, support their mates and personally navigate their transformation into dads. Postpartum Men PostpartumMen is a place for men with concerns about depression, anxiety or other problems with mood after the birth of a child. It promotes self-help, provides important information for fathers – including a self-assessment for postpartum depression – hosts an online forum for dads to talk to each other, offers resources, gathers new information about men’s experiences postpartum. Postpartum Support International Postpartum Support International (PSI) is an international network which focuses on postpartum mental health and social support. Spread The Word Click here to tell a colleague. MedEdPPD.org Newsletter Archives Missed last month's newsletter? Click here for a list of our previous newsletters. Find Us On Facebook!