 [ Symptoms ] why do new dads get depressed [ Disease ] you would think any new parent would be elated to hold a precious newborn in their arms although guys can not blame it on their hormones sleep deprivation has a major impact on someone is view of life spend two or more months with three hour stretches of sleep and see how you feel some dads also get stressed about 5050 shared parenting responsibilities although they are happy to help many of them do not have their own dads as role models  dads depression symptoms often go unnoticed that is because men do not cry depressed men may act angry withdrawn or even abusive it is important for friends family and health care providers to identify dads with postpartum depression and encourage them to seek help