Inadequate Diaper Supply Linked To Child Abuse, Depression

"Being poor and trying to raise children is stressful on a host of levels, but it's especially tough for people who can't afford diapers. New research from Yale University's school of medicine finds that depressed, low-income mothers might need Pampers far more than they need Prozac. The study found that women who lack an adequate supply of diapers for their babies are more likely to report symptoms of depression and anxiety than other low-income mothers. Maternal depression and mental health problems, the researchers say, can have longterm and debilitating effects on children's well-being and their performance in school...."

http://www.motherjones.com/mojo/2013/07/inadequate-diaper-supply-linked-child-abuse-depression

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