Evidence-Based Interventions for Depressed Mothers and Their Young Children

Sherryl H Goodman; Judy Garber

doi:10.1111/cdev.12732

journal article Mar 01, 2017

Evidence-Based Interventions for Depressed Mothers and Their Young Children

Sherryl H Goodman Judy Garber

Child Development Vol. 88 No. 2 pp. 368-377 · Oxford University Press (OUP)

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Abstract

Abstract
Depression in mothers is a significant risk factor for the development of maladjustment in children. This article focuses on modifiable risk processes linking depression in mothers and adaptation in their young children (i.e., infancy through preschool age). First, the authors present evidence of the efficacy of interventions for reducing the primary source of risk: maternal depression. Second, they describe a central mechanism—parenting behaviors—underlying the relation between maternal depression and children's adjustment. Third, the authors recommend two different integrated interventions that successfully treat mothers’ depression and enhance parenting skills with infants and young children. Finally, the authors note the possible need for supplementary interventions to address severity and comorbidity of mothers’ depression, barriers to engaging in treatment, and the sustainability of program benefits.

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Published: Mar 01, 2017
Vol/Issue: 88(2)
Pages: 368-377
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Authors

Emory University

Vanderbilt University

Funding

National Institute of Mental Health Award: R01MH100258

Vanderbilt University

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Sherryl H Goodman, Judy Garber (2017). Evidence-Based Interventions for Depressed Mothers and Their Young Children. Child Development, 88(2), 368-377. https://doi.org/10.1111/cdev.12732

Evidence-Based Interventions for Depressed Mothers and Their Young Children

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