Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a group of complex multifactorial neurodevelopmental
disorders characterized by a wide and variable set of neuropsychiatric symptoms, including …

Maternal internalizing symptoms during pregnancy, specifically depression and/or anxiety,
are commonly linked to negative affectivity (NA) in infant offspring. These links are …

The COVID-19 pandemic is a collective trauma that is threatening citizens' mental health
resulting in increased emotional stress, reduced social support, and heightened risk for …

Background Pregnant women may be especially susceptible to negative events (ie
adversity) related to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and negative …

Background Elevated maternal psychological distress during pregnancy is linked to adverse
outcomes in offspring. The potential effects of intensified levels of maternal distress during …

Objective To evaluate whether micronutrients (vitamins/minerals) benefit attention-
deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and irritability in a North American pediatric sample …

Early life predictors of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are critically needed;
they could inform etiological theory and may help identify new prevention targets. The …

Maternal obesity has been recognized as a stressor affecting the developing fetal brain,
leading to long-term negative outcomes comparable to those resulting from maternal …

Importance Maternal preeclampsia has been reported to increase the risk of autism
spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and intellectual disability …

Background The environmental contribution of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is
approximately 17%–50%, highlighting the importance of investigating factors potentially …