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Maternal depression has been repeatedly linked with negative childhood outcomes, including increased psychopathology. Now, a new study shows that depression in mothers may impact on their children's stress levels, as well as their physical and mental well-being throughout life.
In the study, published in the journal Depression & Anxiety, the researchers followed 125 children from birth to 10 years.
At 10 years old, the mothers’ and children’s cortisol (CT) and secretory immunoglobulin (s-IgA)—markers of stress and the immune system (see below)—were measured, and mother-child interaction were observed.
Psychiatric assessment The mothers and children also had psychiatric diagnoses, and the children's externalising and internalising symptoms were reported.
Internalising disorders include depression, withdrawal, anxiety, and loneliness. They are often how we 'feel inside', such as anger, pain, fear or hurt, but may not show it. In contrast, externalising symptom…
In the study, published in the journal Depression & Anxiety, the researchers followed 125 children from birth to 10 years.
At 10 years old, the mothers’ and children’s cortisol (CT) and secretory immunoglobulin (s-IgA)—markers of stress and the immune system (see below)—were measured, and mother-child interaction were observed.
Psychiatric assessment The mothers and children also had psychiatric diagnoses, and the children's externalising and internalising symptoms were reported.
Internalising disorders include depression, withdrawal, anxiety, and loneliness. They are often how we 'feel inside', such as anger, pain, fear or hurt, but may not show it. In contrast, externalising symptom…
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