Kids who blame themselves for mom’s sadness more likely to get the blues

Thursday, March 12, 2020 - 10:30 in Psychology & Sociology

“Even if she doesn’t say it, I know it’s my fault that my mother gets sad.” Kids who believe comments like this – assuming blame for their mom’s sadness or depression – are more likely to face depression and anxiety themselves, a new study led by SMU has found. “Although mothers with higher levels of […]

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