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Pathways to Prevention for Children of Depressed Mothers : A Review of the Literature and Recommendations for Practice
Author
Source
Depression Research and Treatment
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-01-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Maternal depression is one of the most well-documented risk factors for child and adolescent depression, but little work has focused on how to reduce this risk.
Although a few interventions have been developed and tested, implementing targeted prevention efforts with depressed mothers and their children is not common practice.
The increased risk of depression for children of depressed mothers is so clear, however, professionals can no longer “sit on the sidelines” without initiating specific prevention efforts with this population.
To do so requires a paradigm shift—moving from a focus on individual treatment to a prevention approach that engages the entire family as the unit of care.
The purpose of this paper is to draw on existing literature to highlight potential “pathways to prevention” for children of depressed mothers.
Recommendations for initiating these pathways based on family lifecycle stage, point of contact, and service setting are presented and discussed.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Rishel, Carrie W.. 2012. Pathways to Prevention for Children of Depressed Mothers : A Review of the Literature and Recommendations for Practice. Depression Research and Treatment،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-462656
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Rishel, Carrie W.. Pathways to Prevention for Children of Depressed Mothers : A Review of the Literature and Recommendations for Practice. Depression Research and Treatment No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-462656
American Medical Association (AMA)
Rishel, Carrie W.. Pathways to Prevention for Children of Depressed Mothers : A Review of the Literature and Recommendations for Practice. Depression Research and Treatment. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-462656
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-462656