(Press-News.org) About The Study: Contrary to prevailing assumptions, the findings of this study suggest that children’s depression over time may have contributed to worsening maternal depression, rather than the other way around. While these results should be replicated in non-pandemic contexts to confirm their generalizability, they highlight the need for family-centered approaches to mental health care.
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Testing bidirectional associations between maternal and child depression during emerging adolescence
JAMA Pediatrics
2025-08-25
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[Press-News.org] Testing bidirectional associations between maternal and child depression during emerging adolescenceJAMA Pediatrics