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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Impact of Psychosocial Factors on Quality of Life in Overweight Youth
Obesity 2007 15: 1799-1807
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