The association of different presentations of maternal depression with children's socio-emotional development: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT: Maternal depression from the perinatal period onwards is a global health priority associated with an increased likelihood of suboptimal socio-developmental outcomes in offspring. An important aspect of this association is the extent to which sustained maternal depression impacts on these outcomes. The current review synthesised the evidence on maternal depression from the perinatal period onwards and offspring internalising, externalising, and social competence outcomes. We also identified sources of methodological bias. A systematic review following PRISMA guidelines was conducted. Longitudinal studies targeting biological mothers with depressive symptomology, detailing onset, using repeated validated measures, and assessing children's outcomes between three and 12 years were included. Tw

SUBMITTER: Morales MF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10021281 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature