Parental Pre ‐ and Postpartum Mental Health Predicts Child Mental Health and Development

ConclusionThe pre‐ and postnatal mental health of mothers and fathers is important for later child development.
ImplicationsTo support healthy child development, both parents need to be screened for early mental health problems, and psychological help should be offered to families across the pre‐ and postpartum period.

Source: Family Relations - April 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Mervi V änskä, Raija‐Leena Punamäki, Jallu Lindblom, Marjo Flykt, Asko Tolvanen, Leila Unkila‐Kallio, Maija Tulppala, Aila Tiitinen Tags: Original Article Source Type: research