Mothers Can Pass Depression On To Children
Article Date: 22 Mar 2006 - 15:00pm (UK)
According to a US study, mothers can pass depression on to their children. On the other hand, if the mother is successfully treated for depression, the chances of her children developing psychiatric disorders goes down significantly.
This is the first study to look at a link between a child’s mental health and his/her mother’s (successful or not) treatment for depression.




