Sudden death of a parent may pose mental health risks for children, surviving caregivers
Monday, May 5, 2008 - 16:21
in Health & Medicine
Children who had a parent who died suddenly have three times the risk of depression than those with two living parents, along with an increased risk for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) according to a report in the May issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine.