Background Prenatal exposure to toxic metals or variations in maternal levels of essential
elements during pregnancy may be a risk factor for neurodevelopmental disorders such as …

ADHD is a psychiatric disorder which is characterized by hyperactivity, impulsivity and
attention problems. Due to recent findings of microbial involvement in other psychiatric …

Background Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common
neurodevelopmental disorder in childhood. The psychostimulant methylphenidate is the …

It remains unclear whether children and adolescents in the child welfare system (CWS)
exhibit a higher prevalence of mental disorders compared with the general population. The …

While executive functioning deficits have been central to cognitive theories of Attention-
Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), recent work has suggested that emotion …

Controversy abounds regarding the symptom dimensions of attention problems, impulsivity,
and hyperactivity, developmentally extreme and impairing levels of which compose the …

Represents a scholarly and ambitious attempt to improve the quality of interviews received
by the courts and minimize the risks of miscarriages of justice, for victims and defendants …

Background Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common, early-onset,
persistent developmental disorder of childhood and adolescence, with a prevalence of …

Background 10–20% of children and adolescents have a mental health problem of some
type. Manifestations such as attention deficits, cognitive disturbances, lack of motivation, and …

While neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) are highly heritable, several environmental
risk factors have also been suggested. However, the role of familial confounding is unclear …