The interplay of maternal and paternal postpartum depressive symptoms with children's internalizing and externalizing symptoms from childhood to adolescence: does socioeconomic status matter? A longitudinal cohort study.
Myriam ClémentMarilyn N AhunMassimiliano OrriTina C MontreuilMartin St-AndréCatherine M HerbaGregory MoullecSylvana M CôtéPublished in: Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines (2024)
Maternal depression increases the risk for children's internalizing/externalizing problems in all socioeconomic contexts. In families with low socioeconomic status, risks were exacerbated by concurrent paternal depression. Postpartum depression, especially in low socioeconomic environments, should be a primary focus to optimize mental health across generations.