Moderators and mediators of a maternal depression treatment study: Impact of maternal trauma and parenting on child outcomes.

•Offspring of depressed mothers with histories of early maltreatment are at high risk for poor outcomes•Maternal history of sexual abuse and physical neglect negatively impact effect of maternal depression treatment on youth•Increase in positive parenting mediates relationship between change in maternal and child outcomes•Depressed mothers with early emotional neglect may need positive parenting training to help their ill children improve