Does cumulative adverse socioeconomic exposure mediate the association of maternal mental ill health at birth and adolescent mental ill health at age 17? An analysis of the Millennium Cohort Study.

We find little evidence of a mediation effect from cumulative ASE measures. Experiencing cumulative poverty between the ages of 3-14 was associated with an increased risk of adolescent mental ill health at age 17, suggesting actions alleviating poverty during childhood may reduce adolescent mental health problems.