Co-occurring maternal depression and prenatal alcohol exposure: Multimodal MRI findings in the infant brain

Alcohol use and alcohol use disorders contribute a significant proportion of the burden of disease in low, middle, and high-income countries. Maternal mental health disorders are common co-occurring problems in these populations. For neurodevelopmental disorders, studies have consistently shown that early intervention leads to better long-term outcomes. But early intervention is predicated on early detection and targeted interventions. Understanding the core areas of susceptibility to prenatal alcohol effects with and without comorbid maternal depression as they manifest in early life is key to developing strategies for early focused identification and interventions.
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