Mothers' Depression Linked To Young Children's Injuries

Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 09:14 in Health & Medicine

Infants and toddlers whose mothers are severely depressed are almost three times more likely to suffer accidental injuries than other children in the same age group, according to a new study. The study's findings suggest that proper treatment for depression would improve not only the mothers' health, but the health of young children as well.

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