Wash U researchers link genetic variants to youth psychopathology, finding correlations with screen time, sleep issues, stressful life events.

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis conducted a study linking genetic variants to youth psychopathology using a large-scale approach. They found that genetic risk for neurodevelopmental disorders, like ADHD and autism, correlates with factors such as screen time and sleep issues. Conversely, genetic risk for internalizing disorders relates to stressful life events and screen time. Published in Nature Mental Health, the study offers insights into adolescent mental health risks.

October 17, 2024
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