This book is the first to present the current research showing that like mothers some fathers
struggle with postpartum psychiatric illnesses and have unique needs of their own. Each chapter
opens with a case vignette that describes different psychopathologies in the father and
demonstrates the unique struggles presented by each situation. The cases highlight social
emotional and cultural upheaval that fathers may experience during the postpartum period.
Sections in each chapter include manifestations of their illness DSM-5 diagnoses case
discussion treatment interventions and recommendations for health care professionals. This
volume also puts paternal postpartum depression into conversation with other psychiatric
comorbidities including various personality disorders anxiety disorders and addictions. The
text also addresses the various stigmas associated with these unique cases and offers clinical
pearls on how to treat these families while giving consideration to the needs of the family.
Written by renown experts in postpartum health Paternal Postnatal Psychiatric Illnesses is an
excellent resource for psychiatrists psychologists family therapists general practitioners
obstetricians social workers and all clinicians working with postpartum families.
