Fathers who take parental leave for more than three months have a lower risk of depression
It turned out: Those who took between 14 and 40 weeks of parental leave had a significantly lower risk of depression than fathers with only
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It turned out: Those who took between 14 and 40 weeks of parental leave had a significantly lower risk of depression than fathers with only a maximum of four weeks of parental leave. Researchers observed 746 fathers over a period of 18 months. Germany is planning a similar arrangement from November 2027.
Furthermore, Fathers who take parental leave for more than three months have a lower risk of depression. Several studies show that if the father is present, this has several advantages – both for him and for the child. (symbolic image) © IMAGO/Westend61 A short time-out did not offer this protection against depressive symptoms – but an extremely long parental leave of more than 40 weeks showed no significant effect. It seems crucial that fathers take an active role in family life for more than 90 days.
In addition, But here the connection is unclear: Is it the game that makes the children less fearful, or do less fearful children simply play wilder? (Sources: own research, Instagram, AJPH study).
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It turned out: Those who took between 14 and 40 weeks of parental leave had a significantly lower risk of depression than fathers with only a maximum of four weeks of parental leave.
reliability low1/2 sourcesResearchers observed 746 fathers over a period of 18 months.
reliability low1/2 sourcesGermany is planning a similar arrangement from November 2027.
reliability low1/2 sourcesFathers who take parental leave for more than three months have a lower risk of depression.
reliability low1/2 sourcesSeveral studies show that if the father is present, this has several advantages – both for him and for the child. (symbolic image) © IMAGO/Westend61 A short time-out did not offer this protection against depressive symptoms – but an extremely long parental leave of more than 40 weeks showed no significant effect.
reliability low1/2 sourcesIt seems crucial that fathers take an active role in family life for more than 90 days.
reliability low1/2 sourcesBut here the connection is unclear: Is it the game that makes the children less fearful, or do less fearful children simply play wilder? (Sources: own research, Instagram, AJPH study)
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