Mothers in neonatal intensive care units (NICU) with a high depression and anxiety profile report more anxiety and life stress at follow-up and that their children experience more anxious/depressed symptoms. Improved early identification and support for this cohort may yield intergenerational benefits.

Wanjikũ F.M. Njoroge, MD, Emily D. Gerstein, PhD, Rachel E. Lean, PhD, Rachel Paul, MPH, Christopher D. Smyser, MD, Cynthia E. Rogers, MD. Published:April 18, 2023DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaac.2023.02.015

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