Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6798932 | Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry | 2011 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
Offspring of postnatally depressed mothers are at increased risk for depression by 16 years of age. This may be partially explained by within child vulnerability established in infancy and the early years, and by exposure to family adversity. Routine screening for postnatal depression, and parenting support for postnatally depressed mothers, might reduce offspring developmental risks for clinical depression in childhood and adolescence.
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Authors
Lynne Ph.D., Adriane Ph.D., Pasco Ph.D., D.Clin.Psy., Sarah D.Phil., Ian M.D., Peter D.Phil., D.Clin.Psych.,