B4604 - Genetic determinants of perinatal depression and its long-term impact on the family unit - 14/05/2024
B number:
B4604
Principal applicant name:
Nic Timpson | ALSPAC
Co-applicants:
Dr Alex Kwong, Dr Chia-Yen Chen, Dr Sharon Chen, Dr Catherine Mak
Title of project:
Genetic determinants of perinatal depression and its long-term impact on the family unit
Proposal summary:
Depression is one of the most common medical complications in the perinatal period. Previous studies have suggested long-term consequences on infant, child and future offspring development. However, few studies have investigated the relationship between perinatal depression, offspring and partner outcomes in a multi-generational large scale longitudinal study. Furthermore, in order to fully understand the impact of perinatal depression, more research is needed to understand the genetics of perinatal depression.
Impact of research:
This research will give insight to the associations between perinatal depression exposure, on offspring development and family unit and provide a foundation for human genetic research on depression around pregnancy and childbirth
Date proposal received:
Tuesday, 30 April, 2024
Date proposal approved:
Wednesday, 8 May, 2024
Keywords:
Mental health - Psychology, Psychiatry, Cognition, Pregnancy - e.g. reproductive health, postnatal depression, birth outcomes, etc., Statistical methods, Mothers - maternal age, menopause, obstetrics