New fathers are at an increased risk of experiencing psychological distress in the postnatal period,Ā a discussion paper released by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) states.
Deputy director (research) at AIFS, Dr Daryl Higgins, saidĀ aboutĀ 10 per cent ofĀ Australian fathersĀ report symptoms of clinical depressionĀ during the postnatal period.
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