Maternal Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Linked to Increased Risk for Child Maltreatment

In mothers, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) appears to be associated with an increased risk for child maltreatment beyond that associated with maternal depression. This is according to a study published by iJAMA Pediatrics/i, a JAMA Network publication. The psychopathology of a caregiver is understood to be an important risk factor for child maltreatment and maternal depression is associated with an increased use of corporal punishment and ...

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