1. Children entering kindergarten with fathers experiencing depression were more likely to have behavior issues and poor social skills by age 9.
2. The study emphasized the lasting impact of paternal mental health on children, even after adjusting for various factors.
3. Teachers' evaluations revealed higher oppositional behavior, hyperactivity, and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms in children of depressed fathers.
4. The study highlighted the importance of teacher assessments as an independent source of behavioral data, particularly in school settings.
5. The findings called for expanded support services for fathers, especially during children's transition to kindergarten, to aid in social and behavioral development.

Source: American Journal of Preventive Medicine