Researchers at the Rockland Psychiatric Center in New York found that of the 39% of female inpatients who were mothers, the majority reported having maintained custody of their minor children and expressed great pride at being primary caretakers. The researchers note that motherhood appears to be a forgotten role systemically, and that “recognizing the varied roles our patients have is one more way mental health providers can model and promote recovery-oriented care.”
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