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Translating intergenerational research on depression into clinical practice

Authors :
Weissman, Myrna M.
Olfson, Mark
Source :
JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association. Dec 23, 2009, Vol. 302 Issue 24, p2695, 2 p.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

Results of three studies on depression have revealed several clinical opportunities for reducing the intergenerational transmission of depression. Treating maternal depression as well as treatment of depressed fathers has been shown to benefit children and limit the chances of it spreading to the next generation.

Subjects

Subjects :
Depression, Mental -- Research
Depression, Mental -- Control
Depression, Mental -- Care and treatment
Fathers -- Psychological aspects

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00987484
Volume :
302
Issue :
24
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.217216913

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