Longer paternal leave linked to lower risk of depression. Research on parental leave has traditionally focused on mothers’ health. Fathers who took 14-40 weeks of parental leave were significantly less likely to show signs of depression than fathers who only took up to 4 weeks of leave.

Longer paternal leave linked to lower risk of depression. Research on parental leave has traditionally focused on mothers’ health. Fathers who took 14-40 weeks of parental leave were significantly less likely to show signs of depression than fathers who only took up to 4 weeks of leave.