How Fathers Can Help Their Children Through Depression

One of the worst feelings as a parent is seeing your child struggling and not being able to help them. In recent years, the number of people living with mental health disorders like depression has grown rapidly. Among the groups most affected by these disorders are children, teens, and young adults. Although millions of kids struggle with their mental health, parents might not always be confident in their ability to help them. In this article, we’ll explore the signs and symptoms of depression and discuss how fathers can help their kids through the challenges of this serious mental health disorder.

Editors PicksAdminFebruary 19, 2024depression, fatherhood, parenting, kids helath, mental helathComment

Common Symptoms Of Depression In Men

Men have typically been conditioned by society to not talk about their feelings, which often leaves them struggling in silence when experiencing mental health concerns. Although depression is the most common mental illness faced by men, it often goes undiagnosed and untreated. Further, because the symptoms of depression can vary between sexes, spotting depression may be more difficult without enough awareness of the disorder. Given that men are four times more likely to commit suicide than women, it’s crucial for them to have access to the support they need. Keep reading to learn more about the most common symptoms of depression in men and available options for treatment.

Dads NewsroomAdminFebruary 18, 2024mental helath, depression, Mens HealthComment

For A Man, Admitting Depression Is A "Double Disgrace"

Fatherhood is a responsibility and a huge change in life. A young dad may have concerns as to whether he will cope with the new challenges and whether he will be a good father. Fatigue appears, but so does the relationship with your partner or wife. After all, the most important thing now is caring for the baby. A man may feel lonely, relegated to the background. If we add to this the concern for the toddler's mother, who is struggling with postpartum depression herself, we will get a large dose of emotions. A dose that may contribute to the development of paternal postnatal depression.

Dads NewsroomAdminOctober 1, 2022depression, mens health, mental healthComment

Postpartum Depression In Men: How To Deal With It?

We all know what postpartum depression is. However, most often it is given only to women. Despite this, many men are also characterized by melancholy, apathy, and anxiety after the birth of children. The causes of postpartum depression in men are due to the fact that the norms of traditional masculinity require men to step back from everything that is stereotypically perceived as “feminine” We will talk about the causes of such depression in this article.

Dads World NetworkAdminMarch 25, 2022postpartum, depression, mental helath, Mens Health MonthComment

How To Deal With Work-Related Stress?

Work-related stress is not only affecting the mental health of workers but also their physical health. For example, people who are experiencing work-related stress are more likely to have high blood pressure or heart disease. Did you know that more than 20% of people in DC experience major physical ailments due to their stress? So it's important for anyone who is experiencing this to know how to deal with it and what causes it so that they can avoid it in the future. It is important to give yourself some small breaks and rejuvenate yourself.

Dads World Network, Editors PicksAdminFebruary 23, 2022Stress, anxiety, depression, stress buster, stress course, stress freeComment

Avoiding Depression When You’re Injured And Out Of Work

When you’re a dad, you might feel that your ultimate role is to be a provider for your family. Yes, we’ve made a lot of progress as far as how we see gender roles, but if you’re out of work because of an injury, it can still be difficult to deal with, not only physically but also mentally. The first thing to remember if you are hurt at work is that you should take advantage of the workers’ compensation benefits available to you. Along with making sure you take advantage of the financial resources available to you if you’re hurt and can’t work, you have to take care of your mental health. The following are things to know about avoiding the potential for depression to occur if you are hurt and can’t work for a period of time.

Dads World NetworkAdminJune 9, 2021depression, unemplyment, injury at workComment

7 Warning Signs Of Mental Illness

The reality of mental illnesses has gained a lot of attention in the last couple of years. More people are aware of major mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia. It is not uncommon for family members and friends to blame themselves for not seeing the earlier warning signs after their loved one has a significant breakdown or even takes their life. Symptoms vary for different individuals, but many of them often cut across several people. Identifying and knowing when to seek external psychological services can prevent or at least assist people living with mental illnesses

Dads NewsroomAdminOctober 26, 2020mental illness, depression, substance abuseComment

5 Tips To Fight Depression During Holidays

For most of us, a holiday is a source of enormous excitement. Something to look forward to and to enjoy when we are on it. We sometimes try to cram so much happiness in that it lasts all year, until the next time we can get away! This isn't the case for everyone; some of us struggle with good mental health and holidays can exacerbate the issues. If you or someone you know struggles while on holiday, take a look at our top tips to help alleviate symptoms.

Dads NewsroomAdminJanuary 23, 2020mental health, depression, depression'kids mental health, Holiday SeasonComment

Young People And Drug Abuse: What Can You Do To Prevent It?

We have all seen news stories about the increased stress that our youth face these days, and the increase in the effects of anxiety and alcohol featuring so destructively in their fledgling lives has led to countless problems in our society. So in this article we will first explore how parents can detect the symptoms of severe anxiety with the young, that often leads to alcohol and drug abuse, and then explore to best deal with what has become an everyday problem

Dads World NetworkAdminNovember 9, 2017addiction, drugg abuse, teens, Safety, Alcohol, Depression, anxiety, addiction treatment, depressionComment

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