Friday, August 24, 2007

A parent’s depression can weigh heavy on children

A parent’s struggle with stress or depression can lower a child’s quality of life — and it could hinder an overweight youngster’s attempts to lose weight, too, University of Florida researchers say. Parent distress, peer bullying and childhood depression can propel a cycle that makes it more difficult for children to adopt healthier lifestyles.

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Posted by Tom Beckman on 08/24 at 08:29 PM
Children • Depression • Obesity • Parenting • Stress • (0) Comments • Permalink
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