Reading problems are emotionally difficult for disadvantaged children

Chronic reading problems and depression appear to be related, especially among low-income children, and the reading problems precede the depression. A new study done by researchers at the University of Delaware and West Chester University of Pennsylvania found that low-income children who take part in reading assistance programs in fifth grade are more depressed, anxious, and withdrawn than their peers, especially when they have chronic reading problems. Read more about this research in this article posted on the firstscience.com website.