Fathers who take 14 to 40 weeks of parental leave have significantly lower rates of depression, Swedish study finds
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A Swedish study of 746 fathers found those taking 14 to 40 weeks of parental leave had significantly lower odds of depression than those taking 0 to 4 weeks, with the association remaining after accounting for previous depression, bonding quality, co-parenting, and demographics.
The Swedish findings show correlation, not causation; quality of leave (paid vs. unpaid) and financial security matter as much as duration.
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