{"id":20308,"date":"2025-03-18T15:53:38","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T15:53:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/home\/?p=20308"},"modified":"2025-03-18T16:12:07","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T16:12:07","slug":"__trashed-61","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/home\/__trashed-61\/","title":{"rendered":"New Study Links Maternal Depression to Children&#8217;s Emotional Overeating"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-blockquote uagb-block-e7eb3fc3 uagb-blockquote__skin-border uagb-blockquote__stack-img-none\"><blockquote class=\"uagb-blockquote\"><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__content\">A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign highlights the long-term impact of early maternal depression on children, emphasizing the critical need for timely support for affected mothers.<\/div><footer><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__author-wrap uagb-blockquote__author-at-left\"><\/div><\/footer><\/blockquote><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0dfbf163 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div style=\"font-size:16px;\" class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-post-author\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__name\">The University Network<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share uagb-social-share__outer-wrap uagb-social-share__layout-horizontal uagb-block-ee584a31\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-ec619ce7\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"facebook\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M504 256C504 119 393 8 256 8S8 119 8 256c0 123.8 90.69 226.4 209.3 245V327.7h-63V256h63v-54.64c0-62.15 37-96.48 93.67-96.48 27.14 0 55.52 4.84 55.52 4.84v61h-31.28c-30.8 0-40.41 19.12-40.41 38.73V256h68.78l-11 71.69h-57.78V501C413.3 482.4 504 379.8 504 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-32d99934\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"twitter\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M389.2 48h70.6L305.6 224.2 487 464H345L233.7 318.6 106.5 464H35.8L200.7 275.5 26.8 48H172.4L272.9 180.9 389.2 48zM364.4 421.8h39.1L151.1 88h-42L364.4 421.8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-1d136f14\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?url=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"linkedin\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 32H31.9C14.3 32 0 46.5 0 64.3v383.4C0 465.5 14.3 480 31.9 480H416c17.6 0 32-14.5 32-32.3V64.3c0-17.8-14.4-32.3-32-32.3zM135.4 416H69V202.2h66.5V416zm-33.2-243c-21.3 0-38.5-17.3-38.5-38.5S80.9 96 102.2 96c21.2 0 38.5 17.3 38.5 38.5 0 21.3-17.2 38.5-38.5 38.5zm282.1 243h-66.4V312c0-24.8-.5-56.7-34.5-56.7-34.6 0-39.9 27-39.9 54.9V416h-66.4V202.2h63.7v29.2h.9c8.9-16.8 30.6-34.5 62.9-34.5 67.2 0 79.7 44.3 79.7 101.9V416z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Up to 25% of new mothers experience postpartum depression, which can profoundly affect their parenting and their children&#8217;s well-being. According to recent research conducted by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the repercussions of this depression can extend far beyond the early months, potentially contributing to emotional overeating in children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe wanted to explore how mother\u2019s early postpartum depression might influence children&#8217;s executive function and emotional overeating, focusing on the psychological mechanisms driving the effects,\u201d lead author Samantha Iwinski, a postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at Illinois, said in a news release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The study, part of the Midwest STRONG Kids2 project, included families who provided data on maternal postpartum depression at six weeks postpartum, their children&#8217;s emotional functioning at 24 months, and their eating behaviors at 48 months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The researchers used the biopsychosocial pathways model to understand how interactions between biological, psychological and social factors affect health outcomes, including children&#8217;s ability to regulate their appetite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEmotional overeating is about using food to cope with stress or emotions rather than using it to satisfy hunger. Instead of thinking about food as a source of nourishment or enjoyment, it becomes a coping strategy for negative emotions. If children aren\u2019t able to talk about their emotions or show how they really feel, they may react to a stressful situation by grabbing something to eat,\u201d Iwinski added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their findings were significant: approximately 12% of mothers in the study met the criteria for postpartum depression at six weeks. This early maternal depression was found to negatively influence children&#8217;s executive functions related to inhibition and emotional control by 24 months, and contributed to overeating behaviors by 48 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Iwinski elaborated on the concept of executive function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cInhibition involves being able to control one\u2019s attention, behaviors and thoughts. This can include doing what may be appropriate in a given situation, which may involve overriding internal predispositions,&#8221; she added. &#8220;For example, if a child is doing their homework and the TV is playing, they can direct their attention and focus on their homework rather than the TV. Emotional control is about being able to regulate oneself when certain situations are happening; for example, crying might help in response to distress.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The research suggested both indirect effects on eating behavior via impaired executive functioning and direct effects of maternal depression on children&#8217;s overeating. The researchers pointed out that women with postpartum depression might respond less effectively to their children&#8217;s cognitive and emotional needs and may exhibit appetite fluctuations, thus modeling this behavior for their children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These findings underscore the necessity of early intervention and support for mothers grappling with depression. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBy supporting the mother\u2019s mental health, we&#8217;re really supporting the families, because of the long-term effects on children. It&#8217;s important to have early identification of what might be happening in order to help families teach their children healthy strategies for coping with emotions, such as play, mindfulness or even just talking about our feelings,\u201d added Iwinski.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, she noted that support from teachers and other adults is crucial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cTeachers and other supportive adults can also participate in supporting children and families,&#8221; she added. &#8220;For example, they can be looking at eating patterns, noticing how children might be reacting in certain situations, and if food might be a coping mechanism for them. They can then use that information to talk about other ways to deal with emotions and bring the family more into the conversation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The research, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S1471015325000054\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">published<\/a> in the journal Eating Behaviors, highlights the intricate ways maternal mental health can ripple through family dynamics, affecting children\u2019s development and behavior. It underscores the importance of addressing postpartum depression not just for the mother\u2019s sake but for fostering a healthier future generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/aces.illinois.edu\/news\/maternal-depression-can-lead-childrens-emotional-overeating-study-shows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Up to 25% of new mothers experience postpartum depression, which can profoundly affect their parenting and their children&#8217;s well-being. 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