HealthDay (6/17, Preidt) reports researchers in Australia found that “children of mothers with long-term depression have an increased risk of behavioral problems and poor development.” The researchers examined levels of depression “in the mothers before, during and after pregnancy,” and “also analyzed their children’s development and behavior.” The findings were published in Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology.
Related Links:
— “Mom’s Depression Can Lead to Behavior Problems in Kids, “Robert Preidt, HealthDay, June 17, 2020