13th précis

Title: Why fathers have post-natal depression

Link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-13454471

Vocabulary:

acquit – (v) to state officially that someone is not guilty of the crime they were accused of;
He was eventually acquitted of the charges.
The jury acquitted her of murder.

struggle – (v) to try very hard to do sth although it is difficult;
He struggled a bit at first, but he reads well now.
We struggled along the road with our heavy suitcases.

peak - (n) a highest point;
I saw snow-covered peaks last holiday.
The traffic reaches its peak at about 8.30 in the morning.

resentment – (n) an angry unhappy feeling that you have when you think you have been treated unfairly or without enough respect;
Do you feel any resentment towards her new husband?
His promotion caused widespread resentment among the other lawyers.

vulnerable – (adj.) easy to attact, hurt or defeat; open to danger;
The government must help the most vulnerable groups in our society.
Poor organization left the troops vulnerable to enemy attact.

inevitable – (adj.) impossible to avoid or prevent;
War now seems almost inevitable.
With more cars on the road, traffic jams are inevitable.

anxiety - (n) a feeling of worry especially about the future;
There are anxieties over the effects of unemployment. 
Too much caffeine can cause anxiety, depression, and insomnia.


Precis:

                 A father who murdered his six-month-old daughter was acquitted because he presented statement that he was depressed. One out of every seven new mothers has post-natal depression and one out of every new fathers have depression before and after the birth of their child. This depression can last up to 6 months after birth. Causes of depression include: hormones, lack of sleep and increased responsibility. People who have had previous mental health problems are more prone to this type of depression. Fathers may feel abandoned. Women are concentrated only on their children and forget about their partners. Depression in new fathers has a very negative impact on their children. In this situation it is important to get professional, medical help and support.