1 In 20 New Fathers Suffers From Post-Natal Depression, Research Shows

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- One in 20 new fathers suffers from post-natal depression, according to new research for Cambridge University.

The study also found that daughters of fathers with paternal depression were more likely to suffer mental health problems as teenagers.

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Researchers said depression in fathers appeared to be linked with an increased level of stress in the whole family.