By Allyson Mann, University of Georgia Today, October 24, 2019
When parents suffer from depression, kids may be at risk for physical health problems in young adulthood, according to a study from researchers including the University of Georgia’s Katherine Ehrlich.
The results revealed an association between parental depression and youth metabolic syndrome—a condition that forecasts substantially increased risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
“The good news is that while parental depression was associated with metabolic syndrome in young adulthood, we found that there were characteristics that served as protective factors,” said Ehrlich, lead author and assistant professor of psychology in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences. “The link was diminished for young adults who reported high levels of self-regulation and healthy lifestyles, important factors that shape physical health.”
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