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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 Côté
Published 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.
Keyphrases
  • depressive symptoms
  • mental health
  • sleep quality
  • social support
  • young adults
  • birth weight
  • pregnant women
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  • human health
  • risk assessment
  • climate change
  • weight gain
  • early life