Merely “having kids” is probably a little broad of a statement. There is little question that having a loving family, spouse, etc. at home while being financia

Merely “having kids” is probably a little broad of a statement. There is little question that having a loving family, spouse, etc. at home while being financially and emotionally stable is going to head off some mental health problems, or at least manifestations of them. But someone that is financially and/or emotionally unstable, doesn’t have anyone to help with the kids but who must work, etc., will find that children dramatically increase their stress levels, which will exacerbate any existing mental health issues.