Following the children of depressed parents from childhood to adult life: A focus on mood and anxiety disorders.

Victoria PowellJessica LennonRhys Bevan JonesAlice StephensBryony WeaversDavid OsbornJudith AllardyceRobert PotterAjay ThaparStephan CollishawAnita ThaparJon HeronFrances Rice

Published in: JCPP advances (2023)

There is a prolonged risk period for mood and anxiety disorders in this group, with prevalence peaking in early adulthood. This highlights the need for prolonged vigilance and effective targeted interventions in the offspring of depressed parents.

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