Paternal Postnatal Psychiatric Illnesses

1. Front Matter

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2. History of Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders: Don’t Forget the Dads

   • Shaila Kulkarni Misri

   Pages 1-10

3. Paternal Postpartum Depression: A Sad Dad

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   Pages 11-34

4. Panic Disorder and Fatherhood: Anxiety in the Dad

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   Pages 35-59

5. Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Fathers After a Newborn: When Worry Takes Over

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   Pages 61-79

6. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders in New Fathers: Feeling Out of Control

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   Pages 81-99

7. Marital Discord and Childbirth: Increasing Conflicts in New Parents

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   Pages 101-118

8. Sexual Dysfunction in the New Father: Sexual Intimacy Issues

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   Pages 119-138

9. Paternal Substance Use: Finding Solace in Drugs and Alcohol

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   Pages 139-165

10. New Fathers with Narcissistic Personality Disorders: When Dad Becomes Too Self-Absorbed

    • Shaila Kulkarni Misri

    Pages 167-187

11. Back Matter

    Pages 189-199

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This book is the first to present the current research showing that like mothers, some fathers struggle with postpartum psychiatric illnesses and have unique needs of their own. Each chapter opens with a case vignette that describes different psychopathologies in the father and demonstrates the unique struggles presented by each situation. The cases highlight social, emotional and cultural upheaval that fathers may experience during the postpartum period. Sections in each chapter include manifestations of their illness, DSM-5 diagnoses, case discussion, treatment interventions and recommendations for health care professionals. This volume also puts paternal postpartum depression into conversation with other psychiatric comorbidities, including various personality disorders, anxiety disorders, and addictions. The text also addresses the various stigmas associated with these unique cases and offers clinical pearls on how to treat these families while giving consideration to the needs of the family.



Written by renown experts in postpartum health, Paternal Postnatal Psychiatric Illnesses is an excellent resource for psychiatrists, psychologists, family therapists, general practitioners, obstetricians, social workers, and all clinicians working with postpartum families. 

• Narcissistic Personality Disorder
• Effects on a child
• Addictive disorders
• Sexual dysfunction
• Anxiety disorders

• University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada

  Shaila Kulkarni Misri

Dr Shaila Misri MD FRCP (C). Clinical Professor of Psychiatry & Obs/ Gyn 
University of British Columbia. Former Founder and Director of Reproductive Mental Health Program, Women’s & Children’s Hospital, Vancouver, Canada

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