Fighting depression has been a tremendous battle for me. But even in the pain, I am thankful that it has made me stronger and more determined to live my life to my fullest potential.
There is still very little known about paternal postpartum depression (PPND). Yet, dads can also experience similar symptoms; unfortunately, not many people are aware of it (including dads themselves!).
In colleges, depression and anxiety are prevalent. In fact, 75 percent of all people with an anxiety disorder will experience symptoms before the age of 22, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, as mentioned in the ADAA report.