The British Columbia Councils for Families (BCCF) has claimed that Parents, academicians and experts all agree that parenting is one of the most challenging roles one can have. Although great attention has always been allotted to understanding the effect of parenting on a child’s development, BCCF observes that less attention has been paid on the factors that influence the parent’s own sense of well-being. Also noted by the BCCF further is that because of the strong links that will be developed during child development, it often the case that the stress and sense of satisfaction with their parenting skills are intertwined, and should be a key point to children and family researchers. Chronic stress and depression may reflect problems in parenting, as reported by a new study conducted at the University of Rochester. Also in the study done by University of Rochester it is further shared that the view that mothers suffering from depression and anxiety disorders may be oversensitive and highly reactive, while mothers who struggle financially or live in high-crime neighborhoods were more capable of paying no attention to their children. It has also been found out that the psychosocial stressors (poverty and depression) interrupt the body’s stress response. As a result, mothers become more sensitive, hostile, intrusive or neglectful toward their children. For those parents who need advice on how to deal with their stress and anxiety problems, medical help is usually provided to them. Doctors often prescribe psychotherapy or oral medication, like antidepressant Paxil, for example, to aid the patients in coping with their family issues. However there have been numerous medical reports stemming from thousands of Paxil users, along with results of research studies, have shown that Paxil may potentially bring more harm then benefits. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued various public health advisories stating that Paxil side effects may increase suicide risks and may also cause birth defects to newborns. Other reported Paxil side effects include sexual dysfunction, psychosis, delusion, hallucination, memory loss, sleeping problems, eating disorders, abnormal personality changes, unusual mood shifts, irritability, hostility, self-harm and other acts of violence. Parents who are dealing with any of the above side effects should be aware of them since they may cause damage to themselves and family members. To begin preparing for becoming a parent, it would be advised that adequate knowledge and having ample support from a social group would be best. It is also important that if either the mother or the father of the child is experiencing the signs and symptoms of depression and anxiety attacks that they seek medical attention as it could affect the parent-child relationship. As for parents taking antidepressants, it is safe for them to consider that a number of Paxil lawsuit filed against its manufacturer implies that antidepressants may not be the best way to deal with their problems. Consult with a doctor for more information on safer alternatives to antidepressants. References: • bccf.ca/all/resources/parenting-skills-and-parenting-stress-%E2%80%93-how-do-mothers-and-fathers-compare • familiesonlinemagazine.com/parenting-advice/kid-stress.html • examiner.com/intrapersonal-self-awareness-in-national/moms-stressed-out-increase-poor-parenting-skills • google.com.ph/search?gcx=c&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=htm
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