From this present study, researchers found that maternal HoD had an indirect effect on their offspring developing mental health problems with maternal sensitivity as the mediating variable. In other words, maternal HoD was associated with reduced maternal sensitivity, which then was linked to higher child psychopathology. 

Maternal History of Depression has an indirect effect on child psychopathology 

A diagnostic interview that is utilized to assess DSM axis-I psychiatric disorders. 

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If a mother has history of depressive disorders and/or comorbidities, their children has a higher risk for developing  mental health problems.

Maternal History of Depression (HoD)

Bödeker, K., Fuchs, A., Führer, D., Kluczniok, D., Dittrich, K., Reichl, C., ... & Resch, F. (2019). Impact of maternal early life maltreatment and maternal history of depression on child psychopathology: Mediating role of maternal sensitivity?. Child psychiatry & human development, 50(2), 278-290.

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