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Fathers' mental health likely plays a role in child's development, study finds


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Fathers' mental distress during the perinatal period impacts child development, especially cognitive and social-emotional growth.

The article from WMUR discusses a study from the University of Illinois Chicago, published in the journal "Infant and Child Development," which highlights the significant impact of fathers' mental health on their children's development. The research, involving over 5,000 families, found that fathers' depressive symptoms were linked to negative outcomes in children's cognitive, social, and emotional development. Specifically, children of fathers with higher levels of depression showed lower cognitive scores and more behavioral problems. The study emphasizes the importance of addressing fathers' mental health to support overall family well-being and suggests that interventions should consider the mental health of both parents to foster better developmental outcomes for children.

Read the Full WMUR Article at:
[ https://www.wmur.com/article/fathers-mental-health-child-development/65076784 ]

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