What parent doesn't wonder how their "issues" may affect their children's well-being? It's a source of anxiety, uncertainty and concern. Understanding risk factors for mental illness is important, ...

Mental health problems often begin in early childhood and could predict psychiatric and behavioral outcomes. Prenatal factors such as maternal nutrition have an impact on neurodevelopment. This study ...

High levels of maternal stress during pregnancy linked to children's behavior problems by American Psychological Association Editors' notes Add as preferred source Credit: CC0 Public Domain ...

Children whose mothers are highly stressed, anxious or depressed during pregnancy may be at higher risk for mental health and behavior issues during their childhood and teen years, according to ...