Sudden death of a parent may pose mental health risks for children, surviving caregivers

Children who had a parent who died suddenly have three times the risk of depression than those with two living parents, along with an increased risk for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) according to a report in the May issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news129223683.html">Sudden death of a parent may pose mental health risks for children, surviving caregivers</a></p> <p>Children who had a parent who died suddenly have three times the risk of depression than those with two living parents, along with an increased risk for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) according to a report in the May issue of <i>Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine</i>.</p>