The archetype of eternally cheerful, emotionally unbreakable father has long become an integral part of mass culture. We see it in comedy series, advertising campaigns and movies - it supports, jokes, keeps everything under control. But this smile is often hidden deeper: the silent mental difficulties that men face, especially in the role of parents.
According to Newswise , ignoring one's own emotional state or the inability to talk about it can have serious consequences not only for the men themselves, but also for their children.
A recent study published in American Journal of Preventive Medicine, conducted under the direction In 1998, families in 20 major US cities were tracked.
Scientists have found that children whose parents found depressive symptoms when they were five years old, they were more likely to demonstrate behavior problems and reduced social skills up to nine years of age, as reported by their teachers.
FFCWS provided a reliable set of data for this analysis that contained information about 1 422 parents, 74% of whom lived with their children at least half the time when the baby was five years old.
By controlling various socio-demographic factors and their level of depression, researchers have established a clear relationship between parental depression and the child's subsequent behavior. In particular, children who are prone to it were more likely to be a concern, disobedience, anger and a lower level of cooperation and self -esteem.
Several factors can contribute to this connection, the authors believe. Depression can reduce the father's ability to provide emotional support and effectively raise children, which can lead to increased stress and conflict in the family.
In addition, the study emphasizes that early childhood is a critical period for development, and adverse factors at this time can have a long -term impact on the activity and behavior of the child throughout his teenage path.
The authors stated that from 8 to 13% of parents in some US alone experience one or another form of depression in the first years of their child's life, with this prevalence increases to 50% if the mother also suffers from postpartum depression.
Despite these figures, parents' mental health often remains poorly studied in both research and clinical practice. This work is one of the few studies in the United States conducted among the population, which establishes a clear relationship between the depression of the father and the poor behavior of the child at school.
The results emphasize the importance of early detection and intervention during the disorder. By recognizing and eliminating parental depression, healthcare providers can not only improve their well -being, but also promote the healthier development of their children, the authors believe.
