BIO

Nathan is a second-year Honors student from Orlando, Florida, majoring in Biological Science with a minor in Chemistry at Florida State University. They are deeply passionate about pursuing a career in healthcare with a strong emphasis on patient care, wellness, and collaborative teamwork. Their journey is fueled by a genuine desire to make a positive impact on people's lives through compassionate and evidence-based healthcare practices.

Nathan's diverse range of research interests encompasses biology, psychology, medicine, human health, and family development, reflecting their academic journey driven by a passion for understanding the complexities of human health and well-being. With a keen interest in the world of medicine, Nathan aspires to contribute meaningfully to the field, particularly focusing on providing for underserved and underrepresented communities.

Navigating Parenthood: A Daily Affect Emotion Study on Parental Mental Health

Abstract

The study aims to investigate the correlation between parental mental health, including depression, anxiety
disorder, and psychosis as assessed by the SCID score sheet, and its ramifications on child outcomes. Initial
observations suggest a potential link between parental mental health issues and adverse impacts on child welfare,
including instances of physical and neglectful abuse. A comprehensive analysis is anticipated upon the completion
of data collection with a broader participant cohort. Concurrently, a study focusing on parental depression during
early parenthood, particularly in the initial months of their newborn's life, is being conducted. This research targets
parents with newborns aged four to seven months, endeavoring to elucidate their daily emotional experiences.
Participants are required to complete a daily survey over 36 days via Qualtrics, detailing their prevailing emotions
and interactions with their infants. While ongoing, existing literature indicates that parents with newborns often
encounter heightened levels of depression, notably postnatal depression in mothers, which has been linked to
emotional challenges in offspring. Moreover, parents exhibiting elevated depression levels are more prone to
resorting to neglectful parenting practices. The study's findings hold promise for informing the development of more
efficacious intervention strategies tailored to parents grappling with depression during early parenthood.

Keywords: Psychology, Healthcare, Parental Well-being, Child Development, Mental Health Assessment