Maternal perinatal depressive disorders and the risk of attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder in offspring: A linked data study
Our study revealed that maternal perinatal depressive disorders are associated with an increased risk of offspring ADHD, with very minimal or no mediating effects from adverse birth outcomes. Therefore, implementing early intervention strategies aimed at improving maternal mental health is crucial to reducing the risk of ADHD in children.
Authors
- Kim Betts (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5855-1911)
- Berihun Assefa Dachew (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4041-6129)
- Rosa Alati (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9240-3450)
- Getinet Ayano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9137-4141)
- Biruk Shalmeno Tusa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4362-0851)
Institutions
- Haramaya University (ET)
- The University of Queensland (AU)
- Curtin University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Psychiatric Research
- Published
- 2025-05-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychires.2025.05.058
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.64
Funders
- Curtin University, Malaysia