Dana's mother suffers from serious depressive episodes. Dana is likely to ________
A) be at risk for depression herself.
B) become a happy-go-lucky child because she had to cope with so much.
C) act in an aggressive, criminal manner.
D) have intense attachments to her mother.

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Research shows that children of parents with depression are more likely to develop depression themselves. The genetic predisposition, as well as the environmental factors such as stress and lack of emotional support, can increase the risk of developing depression in children. Therefore, Dana is likely to be at risk for depression herself.

Dana's Mother Suffers from Serious Depressive Episodes