Early-life language stimulation, skills may prevent childhood depression

Wednesday, September 7, 2016 - 17:41 in Psychology & Sociology

Childhood depression can lead to social, emotional and academic setbacks during childhood and later in life. However, little is known about what contributes to children’s developing depressive symptoms. Researchers from University of Missouri have determined that the level of language skills young children possess early in life can predict the likelihood they may experience depression. […]

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