😲 Did you know your child’s mood could predict YOUR depression? Recent research reveals a surprising link between childhood depression and maternal mental health. A study in JAMA Pediatrics examined 1801 mother-child pairs from May 2020 to July 2024, showing how the pandemic affected mental health. Findings indicate that children’s depressive symptoms during early adolescence often lead to later maternal depression. This challenges the belief that a mother’s depression solely impacts her child.

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