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Dads’ Postpartum Depression Study

Finally! A study of fathers with postpartum depression and anxiety!

This is the first study of its kind, and we need YOUR help!

PLEASE, complete this survey. It will take only about 20 to 25 minutes. It is completely anonymous (you will not be asked to identify yourself or provide any identifying information).

After completely the survey, you will receive the results from an assessment that will tell you whether YOU might be experiencing PPND.

More Information About The Study

As many as one in four fathers experiences depression after becoming a dad. In the United States alone, that amounts to 2,700 new fathers who become depressed every day. Many more dads experience anxiety. Surprisingly little is known about these fathers.

In an interest to improve the well-being of new dads – and to foster the well-being of their children and families – the purpose of this study is to better understand the experiences of fathers with babies, as well as the causes and consequences of their anxiety and depression.

ABOUT THE STUDY

This study is being conducted by Dr. Will Courtenay, in collaboration with the Center for Men and Young Men at McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School.

Taking part in this study means completing an online survey. In the first part of the survey, you will be asked some background information about you and your baby. In the rest of the survey, you will be asked about experiences you’ve had as a father and with your spouse or partner, as well as your attitudes on a variety of topics. You will also be asked questions about your feelings and behaviors that relate to symptoms of anxiety and depression. The survey should take about 20-25 minutes to complete.

The survey is completely anonymous. You will not be asked to identify yourself or provide any identifying information.

WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE

For this study, we are interested in the participation of adult males over 18 years of age, who have had a baby (or babies) within the last year.

If you are not an adult male over 18 years of age and have not had a baby (or babies) within the last year, thank you for your interest in the study, but please do not continue with the survey.

All fathers of babies are invited to participate, including fathers who have adopted, fathers who are gay, and fathers whose spouses or partners gave birth to their babies.

WHY YOU SHOULD PARTICIPATE

We know very little about the one in four new dads who become depressed each day, and even less about those dads who experience anxiety. It’s only with greater understanding that we will be able to better help these dads who are suffering. With your participation, we will gain that understanding and improve the lives of these men – as well as their children and their families as a whole.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If you would like additional information about the study, or have questions about it, you can contact Dr. Will Courtenay at DadsStudy@SadDaddy.com.

To go directly to the survey, and receive your PPND and anxiety score, click here.

Information on this web site is for educational purposes only. It may provide some self-help relief. However, it should not substitute for a comprehensive evaluation by a licensed mental health professional.

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