A recent report has postulated that young adults from low income families, who were able to get full time early educational child care from infancy to age 5 reported fewer symptoms of depression than their peers who were not in this type of care.
Findings are based on the study of more than 100 high- risk children.
Frances Campbell, the study’s author asserted,
The early intervention protected, the children from the adverse effects of less optimal early home environments. This indicates that good early childhood experiences can make a positive difference in the mental health of individuals born into poverty, underscores the importance of investing in high-quality early childhood experiences for poor children.
Research has shown a relationship between poverty in early childhood and an increased risk for mental health problems in adulthood. A number of early intervention programs have been found to enhance the cognitive development and academic outcomes of children living in poverty, but less is known about the long-term effects of these programs on children’s mental health.
