Mother-child interaction is an essential element in a child's development that is impacting children’s emotional and psychological well-being. This aspect of early relational dynamics is especially critical in understanding the development of depressive symptoms during adolescence. Despite its significance, current research on how early mother-child interactions influence the development of depressive symptoms in adolescents, particularly using longitudinal data, remains limited. Given the existing literature, a more nuanced exploration into how these early interactions shape mental health outcomes in adolescents is not only necessary but could be instrumental in developing early intervention strategies. Such interventions could potentially mitigate the development of depressive symptoms, thus contributing to healthier adolescent mental health.