Depression in moms can affect kids, says study
Posted on: 20/Nov/2016 4:10:54 PM
A new study has said that depressive symptoms in women during and after pregnancy are linked to reduced thickness of the cortex - the outer layer of the brain responsible for complex thought and behaviour - in preschool-age kids. The study was conducted by researchers from the University of Calgary in Alberta, Canada and published in the journal Biological Psychiatry.
Speaking about this, the researchers said, Our findings underscore the importance of monitoring and supporting mental health in mothers not just in the post-partum period, but also during pregnancy. Abnormalities in brain structure during critical periods in development have often been associated with negative outcomes, such as learning disabilities and behavioural disorders, the researchers said.
