Clinical findings reveal that maternal stress affects offspring's stress and sociability, suggesting important developmental implications.
These novel findings are of clinical relevance given the role of cortisol in offspring development and the potentially negative consequences of reduced sociability during childhood, which include rejection, low self-esteem, and increased risks of anxiety, depression, and internalising disorders.
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