Substance Abusing Mothers with a History of Childhood Abuse and Their Children's Depressive Symptoms: The Efficacy of Family Therapy

The transition to motherhood is a significant developmental milestone in many women’s lives. This transitional period may be more stressful for women with a history of childhood maltreatment (CM) than for women without such a history. This study tested whether parental self-efficacy (PSE) accounts for the link between CM and parental stress in mothers transitioning to motherhood. The study used a convenience sample of 1,306 first-time mothers of children aged two years or younger. Mothers filled out online self-report questionnaires assessing history of CM, PSE, and prenatal stress. Consistent with the hypotheses, exposure to CM was directly associated with greater parental stress. Also, PSE partially mediated the associations between CM and parental stress, such that mothers with a history of childhood abuse reported a lower level of PSE, which in turn was associated with greater parental stress. In conclusion, the study highlights the important role of negative cognitions related to parenting for maternal dysfunction following exposure to childhood abuse. These findings suggest a need to incorporate preventive interventions designed to promote PSE for mothers exposed to CM. Such programs may alleviate parental stress and further support the healthy development of the child.

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Impact of a maternal history of childhood abuse on the development of mother–infant interaction during the first year of life

Child Abuse & Neglect ◽

10.1016/j.chiabu.2015.05.023 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 48 ◽

pp. 179-189 ◽

Cited By ~ 40

Author(s):

Anna Fuchs ◽

Eva Möhler ◽

Franz Resch ◽

Michael Kaess

Keyword(s):

Childhood Abuse ◽

First Year ◽

Maternal History ◽

History Of Childhood ◽

History Of ◽

First Year Of Life

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A Case of Skin Picking Disorder of a Patient with a History of Childhood Abuse

Nöro Psikiyatri Arşivi ◽

10.5152/npa.2015.10110 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 53 (2) ◽

pp. 181-183 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Aslihan Okan Ibiloglu ◽

Abdullah Atli ◽

Mehmet Cemal Kaya ◽

Suleyman Demir ◽

Mahmut Bulut ◽

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Keyword(s):

Childhood Abuse ◽

Skin Picking ◽

History Of Childhood ◽

History Of ◽

Skin Picking Disorder

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Trait Mindfulness May Buffer Against the Deleterious Effects of Childhood Abuse in Recurrent Depression: A Retrospective Exploratory Study

10.31234/osf.io/d2cyt ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Shadi Beshai

Keyword(s):

Early Childhood ◽

Childhood Abuse ◽

Childhood Maltreatment ◽

Prospective Trial ◽

Structured Interview ◽

Trait Mindfulness ◽

Recurrent Depression ◽

Related Factors ◽

History Of Childhood ◽

History Of

Objective: Individuals with a history of childhood maltreatment are particularly vulnerable to a longer course of depression. Immunization theories of resilience suggest that resilience and related factors may buffer against the deleterious effects of early childhood adversity. Trait mindfulness is linked to resilience and may be a pathway to cultivating this dynamic process. In this study, we investigated whether trait mindfulness can buffer against the effects of early childhood maltreatment in predicting lifetime number of months depressed. Method: We recruited 43 previously depressed, currently remitted patients, and retrospectively examined their depression history (using a structured interview, LIFE-SCID), their self-reported experience of maltreatment in the first 16 years of life (MOPS), and their levels of trait mindfulness (MAAS). Results: We found that number of months depressed in a lifetime was positively associated with reported childhood maltreatment, and negatively associated with trait mindfulness. Secondly, we found evidence that trait mindfulness significantly moderated the relationship of early childhood maltreatment and number of months depressed. Specifically, it appears that individuals who report severe histories of maltreatment are especially vulnerable to recurrent depression if they are also reporting low levels of trait mindfulness. Conclusions: Increasing mindfulness may be warranted among individuals reporting a history of childhood abuse with lower baselines of trait mindfulness; however, results of this retrospective study require replication in a larger, prospective trial.

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Old drug ifenprodil, new hope for PTSD with a history of childhood abuse

Psychopharmacology ◽

10.1007/s00213-013-3092-y ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 227 (2) ◽

pp. 375-376 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Kenji Hashimoto ◽

Tsuyoshi Sasaki ◽

Akira Kishimoto

Keyword(s):

Childhood Abuse ◽

History Of Childhood ◽

History Of

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Intimate Partner Violence, Lifetime Victimization, and Sociodemographic and Clinical Profile of Women with Psychiatric Illness at a Tertiary Care Psychiatric Hospital in India

Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine ◽

10.1177/0253717620938870 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 025371762093887

Author(s):

Mysore Narasimha Vranda ◽

Channaveerachari Naveen Kumar ◽

Dalibonia Muralidhar ◽

Navaneetham Janardhana ◽

Palanimuthu Thangaraju Sivakumar

Keyword(s):

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Childhood Abuse ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Intimate Violence ◽

History Of Childhood ◽

Psychiatric Setting ◽

Mental Health Settings ◽

History Of

Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is one of the major public health problems. Little is known about the extent of violence experienced, its severity, or history of childhood abuse or exposure to intergenerational family violence in women with mental illness. Methods: One hundred women seeking in-patients (IP) or out-patients (OP) services at a tertiary care psychiatric setting were recruited using consecutive sampling. IPV Questionnaire and Danger Assessment Questionnaire were administered. Results: The data revealed a moderate level of IPV experienced by the women. In their childhood, more than one-third had undergone physical abuse by their fathers and witnessed violence by fathers toward mothers. Conclusion: Screening for intimate violence is essential in women attending mental health settings.

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