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Depression in Dads Hurts Kids

More research needed into effects of fathers' mental health, experts say

By Jess Kilby,  Newser User

Posted May 4, 2009 8:28 AM CDT

(Newser) – With modern fathers often more directly involved in parenting than previous generations, researchers say it’s time to pay closer attention to the impact of paternal mental health on children, the BBC reports. Existing evidence suggests that children of alcoholic or depressive fathers are likely...   Read full story »

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