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Depression and behavioral issues are linked through research examining their co-occurrence in adolescents [1] and the impact of parental depression on child development [2], [3]. Specifically, maternal depression is identified as a factor that can increase the risk of behavioral issues in children due to reduced parenting responsiveness [3].
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Parent–child attachment and adolescent problematic behavior frontiersin.org 2 facts
referenceX. Cao, S. Pan, D. Wang, and X. Bai published 'The relationship between general attachment, parental attachment, and depression and behavioral problems among adolescents' in Studies in Psychology and Behavior in 2024.
referenceA longitudinal study by Zajac and Kobak (2009) showed that caregivers’ adult attachment had a greater impact on children’s behavioral problems than caregivers’ psychopathology, such as depression.
The Impact of Maternal Childhood Trauma on Children's Problem ... dovepress.com 1 fact
claimMothers with higher levels of depression often experience psychological distress, which reduces their patience and responsiveness in parenting and increases the risk of behavioral issues in children.