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More than 10% of fathers suffer from psychiatric morbidity in the postnatal period. Depression amongst fathers is associated with having depressed partners, having an unsupportive relationship and being unemployed. Depression in fathers therefore occurs in highly vulnerable families and may have an important impact on the emotional development of the infant. Developing effective screening and treatment methods for these families is an important priority for future research
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