Study shows mental health, support, not just substance misuse key in parental neglect

(University of Kansas) Substance abuse has long been viewed as the top factor in parents neglecting children. But a new study has found that presence of clinical depression and social supports, when compared with substance use, are also key in predicting neglect; should be part of social services, researcher argues.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news