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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Poor Mental Health in Fathers May Impact Children's Development, New Study Finds
Caption: Poor Mental Health in Fathers May Impact Children’s Development, New Study Finds. A new study reveals that fathers’ mental health plays a crucial role in their children’s development, from infancy through the teenage years. While mothers are often seen as the primary caregivers, the research emphasizes that fathers also influence physical, emotional, cognitive, and social growth. Published in JAMA Pediatrics, the study links fathers’ mental distress, such as symptoms of depression, anxiety, or stress, to negative outcomes in child development. This connection was particularly strong during the perinatal period, from conception to two years postpartum. According to the study, up to 8% of fathers experience clinical depression, 11% face anxiety, and 6-9% struggle with elevated stress during this critical time. Dr. Delyse Hutchinson, the study’s senior author, stresses the importance of supporting fathers to improve family outcomes, noting that the results consistently highlight the significant role fathers play in their children’s well-being. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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