According to Plunket, postnatal depression strikes as many as one in four new mums. It can occur at any time in the first year following birth and, although it is more common in those who have suffered episodes of depression in the past, women who have never been mentally unwell before may also experience it.
What is far less well known is that postnatal depression can also be an issue for fathers.
Often in men the problem isn’t recognised and symptoms of postnatal depression may differ. For women, these include crying a lot, feeling overly anxious about
