Epidemiological Perspectives on Maternal Depression and the Young Child.

Authors :: Garrison, William T.
Earls, Felton J.
Source :: New Directions for Child Development. Win 1986 (34):13-30.
Publication Year :: 1986
Abstract: Reviews epidemiological studies on the prevalence of maternal depression in the general population and the social etiology of behavioral and psychiatric disorders in early childhood. Also reports an original study conducted in Martha's Vineyard and points out avenues for much-needed further research in this area. (BB)

Language :: English
Issue :: 34
Database :: ERIC
Journal :: New Directions for Child Development
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: EJ349760
Document Type :: Journal Articles<br />Information Analyses<br />Reports - Research