Psychiatric News (2/3) reports “kindergarten-ag e children who have fathers with depression are more likely than children not exposed to paternal depression to have behavioral problems and poor social skills several years later, a study” found. The researchers said their findings “suggest the need for interventions supporting school-aged children exposed to paternal depression. … Pediatricians, with their frequent contact with families, are well-positioned to address these important needs.” The findings were published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
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— “Fathers’ Depression May Affect Children’s Behavior, Psychiatric News, January 3, 2025