A study recently published in JAMA has been making the rounds all over the internet. It shows that new dads tend to experience symptoms of depression right alongside new moms, at the rate of 10-25%. The incidence is highest 3-6 months after the birth of the baby, and has a positive correlation to the new mom’s symptoms of depression. Numerous clinical studies have established that massage treatments alleviate symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress. Click here to read a little bit more about it.

New dad and baby

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