Male Postnatal Depression

B2 – Upper Intermediate

We live in a male supremacy and authoritarian society, for sure. As a result, some believe that men are incapable of suffering. Unfortunately, males have been defeated by their own vulnerabilities numerous times, leading to a variety of mental health issues or worst-case scenario, suicide. Consider the new fathers who have fallen victim to this chasm.

Fathers can also battle from postnatal depression but are not given the opportunities, supports, or the encouragements they need to cope.

To find out more about postnatal depression among men, let’s take a moment to read the full article.

https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20220601-male-postnatal-depression-why-men-struggle-in-silence

Discussion Questions:

  1. How can sufferers (both men and women) of postnatal depression be supported?
  2. What are some factors that can contribute to depression in new fathers?
  3. Why do postnatal depression in men often goes undiagnosed?
  4. When do you believe fathers get depressed?
  5. What are some strategies for reducing the chances of paternal postnatal depression?
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