Mental Health

A Call to Action: Screening Fathers for Perinatal Depression

In early 2019, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released a policy statement1 recognizing that “maternal depression affects the whole family” and urging pediatric providers to “incorporate recognition and management of […]

Marijuana Use During and After Pregnancy and Association of Prenatal Use on Birth Outcomes: A Population-Based Study

Abstract Background: We sought to describe the correlates of marijuana use during and after pregnancy, and to examine the independent relationship between prenatal marijuana use and infant outcomes. Study design: […]

Severe Housing-Cost Burden and Obesity Among Preschool-Aged Low-Income Children in Los Angeles County

Abstract Despite high rates of housing-cost burden in the United States, little is known regarding its impact on childhood obesity. In this article, we determine whether low-income 2–5-year-olds living in […]

Association of Maternal Depressive Symptoms and Offspring Physical Health in Low-Income Families

Abstract Objectives: The present study sought to examine the association between maternal depressive symptoms and characteristics of offspring physical health, including health status, health behaviors, and healthcare utilization, among low-income […]