Study: Treating Teen Depression Can Improve Parent Metal Health

  • 6 years ago
Study: Treating Teen Depression Can Improve Parent Metal Health The study from researchers at Northwestern University analyzed data of more than 300 teenagers being treated for depression over the course of nine months. The study also surveyed one parent of each teenager for depression, before and during the study. Kelsey Howard, study author Northwestern University,
via NPR Kelsey Howard, study author Northwestern University,
via NPR According to the National Institute of Mental Health, Previous studies have found a link between the mental health of teenagers and of their parents. This research is the first to suggest the opposite is also true: when kids get better, parents often get better as well.