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June 18, 2026

Beyond the 90 Reserved Days for Each Parent: Associations Between Fathers' Parental Leave Duration and Depression Symptoms in a Swedish National Cohort Study.

Jingyi Wang Michael B. Wells

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This research aims to explore how the duration of parental leave taken by fathers is linked to symptoms of depression.
National cohort study conducted in Sweden
Analyzed data on fathers' leave duration and depression symptoms
Statistical methods used to evaluate associations
Longer parental leave duration correlated with lower depression symptoms in fathers
Depression symptoms significantly reduced for fathers taking more than 90 days of leave
Findings indicate a need for supportive leave policies to promote mental health.

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Cohort study finds associations between fathers' leave length and depression symptoms, suggesting the need for policy considerations.

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Wang et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a3780d724f042ddf4c5ae39 https://doi.org/10.2105/ajph.2026.308589

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