Offspring of Depressed Parents: 20 Years Later

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Authors

Myrna M. Weissman · New York Psychoanalytic Society and Institute

Priya Wickramaratne

Abstract

The offspring of depressed parents constitute a high-risk group for psychiatric and medical problems, which begin early and continue through adulthood. Early detection seems warranted.

Topics & Keywords

Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Family Support in Illness

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: American Journal of Psychiatry

Volume 163, Issue 6, pp. 1001-1008

DOI: 10.1176/ajp.2006.163.6.1001

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