The impact of maternal depressive symptoms and traumatic events on early childhood mental health in conflict-affected Timor-Leste.
Susan J ReesMohammed MohsinLouis KleinZachary SteelWietse TolMark DaddsValsamma EapenZelia da CostaElisa SavioNatalino TamDerrick SilovePublished in: BJPsych open (2022)
Maternal depressive symptoms are longitudinally associated with child mental health, and traumatic events play a role. Maternal depression symptoms are also affected by child mental health. Findings suggest the need for skilled assessment for depression, trauma-informed maternity care and parenting support in a post-conflict country such as Timor-Leste.