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New fathers’ perinatal depression and anxiety-treatment options: an integrative review

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O’Brien, Anthony P., McNeil, Karen A., Fletcher, Richard, Conrad, Agatha, Wilson, Amanda J., Jones, Donovan, Chan, Sally W.·2017·American Journal of Men's Health
DOI 10.1177/1557988316669047PMC PMC5675308
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More than 10% of fathers experience depression and anxiety during the perinatal period, but paternal perinatal depression (PPND) and anxiety have received less attention than maternal perinatal mental health problems. Few mainstream treatment options are available for men with PPND and anxiety. The aim of this literature review was to summarize the current understanding of PPND and the treatment programs specifically designed for fathers with perinatal depression. Eight electronic databases were searched using a predefined strategy, and reference lists were also hand searched. PPND and anxiety were identified to have a negative impact on family relationships, as well as the health of mothers and children. Evidence suggests a lack of support and tailored treatment options for men having trouble adjusting to the transition to fatherhood. Of the limited options available, cognitive behavioral therapy, group work, and blended delivery programs, including e-support approaches appear to be most effective in helping fathers with perinatal depression and anxiety. The review findings have important implications for the understanding of PPND and anxiety. Future research is needed to address the adoption of father-inclusive and father-specific models of care to encourage fathers’ help-seeking behavior. Inclusion of male-specific requirements into support and treatment options can improve the ability of services to engage new fathers. Psychotherapeutic intervention could assist to address the cognitive differences and dissonance for men adjusting to the role of father, including male identity and role expectations.

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  1. May C., Fletcher R. (2015, October). Developing and testing the acceptability of text messages to support and influence new fathers in the perinatal period. Paper presented at the Australasian Marcé Society Conference SOS: Stresses, Outcomes, Solutions: Working in Perinatal Mental Health, Adelaide, South Australia.
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Authors
O’Brien, A. P., McNeil, K. A., Fletcher, R., Conrad, A., Wilson, A. J., Jones, D., & Chan, S. W.
Affiliations
University of Newcastle Australia (AU)
Corresponding author
O’Brien, Anthony P.
ORCID
Venue
American Journal of Men's Health
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Published
2016-09-29
Volume
11
Issue
4
Pages
863-876
ISSN
  • 1557-9883 (ISSN-L)
  • 1557-9891
DOI
10.1177/1557988316669047
PMC
PMC5675308
OpenAlex
W2525982156
Cited by
131
References
82
Citations by year
2026: 4 · 2025: 13 · 2024: 15 · 2023: 32 · 2022: 13 · 2021: 20 · 2020: 18 · 2019: 5 · 2018: 9 · 2017: 2
FWCI
5.29
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
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Locations
  • American Journal of Men s Health (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Charles Sturt University Research Output (CRO) (submittedVersion, cc-by-nc)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Social Sciences › Demography › Family Dynamics and Relationships
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health › Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare
Keywords
fathers, transition to fatherhood, treatment options, cognitive behavioral therapy, group therapy, help-seeking, male identity, family relationships
MeSH terms
Adaptation, Psychological, Anxiety, Depression, Fathers, Humans, Infant, Newborn, Male, Paternal Behavior, Social Support, Parenting, Parturition

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