Abstract
Although much research has been devoted to determining the nature and best treatment for maternal perinatal depression, paternal perinatal depression (PPND) has received comparatively little attention. The aim of the present literature review is to find empirical evidence to guide the development of a broad and preliminary intervention model for PPND. The nature of PPND is informed by a psycho-social conceptualisation of the disorder. PPND is often associated with significant morbidity within the fathers family, including depression in his partner, maladjustment to parenthood and future psychological problems in his children. Existing treatments developed for mothers with PND and perinatal parent education for fathers are informative. A multi-level intervention model for fathers with PPND is proposed for discussion.
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