Postnatal depression in fathers
The birth of a child in the family of every tenth father is overshadowed by the development of a borderline mental disorder called postnatal depression. Screening diagnosis is not developed. The Edinburgh scale of postpartum depression of the mother has been taken as a basis. The prevalence of postnatal depression in men is 4-25% and correlates with maternal mental state disorders. It has a negative effect on family relations, the development of children and the personal quality of life, potentiates an inclination to aggressive behavior and cruel abuse of children and the spouse. It causes a delay in the neuropsychological development of premature babies, especially boys. Disruption of paternal-child relationships are prerequisites for the psychopathic behavior of children right through adolescence. Depression is induced by changes in the hormonal spectrum and the lack of social support for the father. Healthy fathers are able to protect infants from the effects of maternal perinatal mental health problems. The development of non-drug treatment will help fathers to cope with the psychological problems of the postnatal period.