#IntergenerationalWellbeing

A new study highlights a strong link between a mother’s early trauma and her child’s emotional and behavioral health, with important implications for families and health services in Thailand. Research summarized by PsyPost shows that mothers who experienced adversity in childhood are more likely to have children who face anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges. This adds to a growing body of evidence that mental health risks can pass across generations, affecting communities and long-term well-being.

A new study underscores the profound connection between a mother’s early experiences of trauma and the emotional and behavioral wellbeing of her children, raising crucial questions for families and healthcare providers in Thailand. According to recently published research highlighted by PsyPost, mothers who suffered trauma during their own childhoods are more likely to have children exhibiting emotional and behavioral challenges. This research adds to a growing global body of evidence that mental health risks often span generations, with lasting consequences for family and community wellbeing.