Offspring of mothers who had antenatal depression and experienced maltreatment in childhood

Welcome to this EBN podcast where Dr Allison Shorten, Associate Editor, will explore a recent commentary in EBN with the commentary author. The discussion is designed to help you think about issues raised in the commentary and explores the clinical applicability of the original research discussed.

In this podcast, Dr Deborah Capaldi, from Oregon Social Learning Centre, in Eugene Oregon in the USA will discuss with Dr Shorten some of the issues raised in her commentary concerned with a study that focused on the cumulative effect of childhood maltreatment and depression in mothers and the subsequent maltreatment experienced by their children. Dr Capaldi reflects on the study and critically explores the findings offering her thoughts on the implications for practice.

Offspring of mothers who had antenatal depression and experienced maltreatment in childhood more likely to experience child maltreatment themselves bit.ly/1aYWAjf