How are children affected by maternal anxiety and depression?

Thursday, October 24, 2013 - 11:00 in Health & Medicine

Maternal symptoms of anxiety and depression increased the risk of emotional and disruptive problem behaviors in children as early as 18 months of age, according to new research findings. The risk persisted into adolescence and also gave an increased risk of depressive symptoms.

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