Parental Substance Use: Implications for Infant Mental Health

Madison R. Kelm, Rachel A. Level, Rina D. Eiden

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Abstract

We outline the characteristics and behaviors of substance-using parents and related infant mental health outcomes. Specifically, we discuss the teratogenic effects of prenatal exposure and bidirectional effects of parental postnatal substance use on infant mental health, focusing on the impact of comorbid stress on parenting as well as father/nonpregnant partner substance use. Finally, we detail early intervention efforts and future directions related to the study of parental substance use.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationWAIMH Handbook of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
Subtitle of host publicationBiopsychosocial Factors: Volume One
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages481-498
Number of pages18
Volume1
ISBN (Electronic)9783031486272
ISBN (Print)9783031486265
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2024

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Medicine
  • General Psychology

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