One hundred seventeen mothers bringing their offspring to evaluation or treatment of depression were screened with the Patient Problem Questionnaire 1 to determine current symptoms of depression, anxiety disorders, and substance abuse as well as for a current psychiatric treatment. Thirty-six (31%) of mothers screened positive for a current psychiatric disorder. In addition 50 (43%) of the mothers had psychiatric symptoms that did not meet diagnostic criteria. Twenty-six (22%) of mothers had suicidal ideation or intent. Only five (31%) of 16 mothers diagnosed with major depression were currently receiving any psychiatric treatment.
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