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- Frequent and positive early daily interactions are essential for a child's optimal development, while maternal depression negatively impacts the child's cognitive growth and behavior.
- Maternal depression can manifest through either intrusive or withdrawn behaviors in interactions with the infant, and the role of poverty exacerbates these issues for many Canadian families.
- The text discusses the potential benefits and risks of screening for parental depression and outlines ways for physicians to address this problem using available resources.
Article Abstract
Early daily interactions in a child's life, frequent and positive, are crucial to optimal human development. The negative effects of maternal depression may include her perception of the child, the child's cognitive development and future antisocial behaviour. Emerging research investigating paternal depression is also concerning. Signs of maternal depression can be observed through either an intrusive or withdrawn maternal-infant interaction. The particular role of poverty, which affects so many Canadian families, is highlighted. Furthermore, the benefits and risks of screening for parental depression are discussed. Approaches available to the physician to address this issue using available resources are outlined.
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