This paper responds to the need to understand mechanisms in the pathways of risk from
depression in mothers to their children's functioning. We systematically reviewed evidence …

Although the association between maternal depression and adverse child outcomes is well
established, the strength of the association, the breadth or specificity of the outcomes, and …

Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at risk for adverse outcomes
such as substance abuse and criminality, particularly if they develop conduct problems. Little …

The effects of poverty, lack of education and other negative socioeconomic forces on
children's development are examined from an interdisciplinary perspective in this book. It …

Consistent with existing theory, the quality of parent–child interactions during early
childhood affects children's social relationships and behavioral adjustment during middle …

Abstract Study Objective Pregnancy during adolescence is a risk factor for adverse medical
and psychosocial outcomes, including psychiatric illness. Psychiatric illness is linked with …

This study investigates the effectiveness of relationship-focused intervention on the social
and emotional well-being of children with autism spectrum disorders. Relationship-focused …

Objective. We investigated the role of mothers' elevated depressive symptoms on scaffolding
and availability to assist preschool children's regulatory development. Design. A sample of …

This article provides an overview of an attachment‐based approach to formulation of
behavioural and psychiatric disorder. The dynamic‐maturational model (DMM) of …

Objective. To examine the association of positive report on a maternal depression screen
(PDS) with loss or reduction of welfare support and foods stamps, household food insecurity …