Longitudinal cohort study demonstrates bidirectional relationship between school attendance problems and maternal mental health, highlighting intervention needs for families.
Key Points
MAIN FINDING: Maternal mental health and school attendance problems are linked in both directions.
KEY EVIDENCE: School avoidance led to increased maternal depression, occurring after the avoidance behaviors.
APPROACH: Utilized longitudinal data from the Avon Longitudinal Study with 6,375 participants to analyze patterns.
SIGNIFICANCE: Findings underscore the importance of integrated support for both parents and children to improve outcomes.