Archive for October, 2010

Infants of Depressed Mothers Living in Poverty

Saturday, October 2nd, 2010

Depression in parents poses serious risks to millions of children
in the United States each day, yet very often goes
undetected and untreated. The risk can be very great for
babies and toddlers, who are completely dependent on their parents
for nurturing, stimulation, and care—and for poor families that do
not have the resources to cope with depression. But depression is
treatable and opportunities to reach these families and connect
them to help already exist within multiple systems.