Congratulations! @AlysonZwicker received #WendaGreerPrize today for her work on genetic and environment in the development of mental health/illness https://t.co/eRKpi2wbjL @DalMedSchool @DalPathology @Dal_Psychiatry @PGCgenetics
Neurodevelopmental and genetic determinants of exposure to adversity among youth at risk for mental illness.
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This collection of social discussions reflects a high level of consensus on the importance of the study, with posts emphasizing the connection between genetic predispositions for ADHD and exposure to adversity. Words like 'disproportionate share,' 'passive gene-environment correlation,' and phrases such as 'play a role' and 'predicts' show an analytical tone that underscores curiosity and recognition of the study's importance, indicating both strong agreement and engagement.
Most discussions strongly endorse the findings, emphasizing the link between genetic variants related to ADHD and increased exposure to adversity.
The topic draws high interest, with discussions highlighting the significance of genetic factors in mental health development.
Multiple posts delve into detailed explanations of gene-environment correlations and implications, demonstrating deep engagement.
The discussions suggest that these findings could influence future research and perceptions regarding mental health and developmental adversity.
Abstract in brief
- The study found that genetic factors related to ADHD are linked to increased exposure to adversity among youth, especially those at risk for mental illness.
- Polygenic scores for intelligence did not show a connection to adversity, but those for ADHD did, explaining about 40% of the variability in adversity exposure.
- These findings suggest that genetic liability to ADHD may partly explain why youth with externalizing behaviors and lower cognitive ability often experience more adversity early in life.
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Most liked on X and BlueskyGenetic predisposition to #ADHD is associated with increased risk of adversity (maltreatment, bullying, socioeconomic disadvantage) - among individuals with and without ADHD. https://t.co/Uuh0qdJdzX @ProjectFORBOW @Dal_Psychiatry @NSHAResearch @TheJCPP https://t.co/DUuQz6v6wk
Are we mistreating those who get distracted? Genetic disposition to ADHD predicts life adversity, whether #ADHD is present or not. https://t.co/HMGNBaaO53 @AlysonZwicker @ProjectFORBOW @Dal_Psychiatry @NSHAResearch @TheJCPP
Young people who carry genetic variants for #ADHD inattention or hyperactivity more likely to get bullied, maltreated, neglected, ... @AlysonZwicker @ProjectFORBOW now published in @TheJCPP https://t.co/eRKpi2wbjL
Passive gene-environment correlation: "A genetic score indexing liability to ADHD was associated with exposure to adversity in early life." https://t.co/BMVizZ1JrA
Passive and evocative gene-environment correlations may play a role in why those genetically disposed to #ADHD encounter disproportionate share of adversity in their lives. #rGE https://t.co/iQI98eRwje https://t.co/v9dARFeeKe
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RT @RudolfUher: Young people who carry genetic variants for #ADHD inattention or hyperactivity more likely to get bullied, maltreated, negl…
RT @RudolfUher: Young people who carry genetic variants for #ADHD inattention or hyperactivity more likely to get bullied, maltreated, negl…
Young people who carry genetic variants for #ADHD inattention or hyperactivity more likely to get bullied, maltreated, neglected, ... @AlysonZwicker @ProjectFORBOW now published in @TheJCPP https://t.co/eRKpi2wbjL
RT @RudolfUher: Congratulations! @AlysonZwicker received #WendaGreerPrize today for her work on genetic and environment in the development…
RT @IsabellBrikell: Neurodevelopmental and genetic determinants of exposure to adversity among youth at risk for mental illness https://t.c…
Neurodevelopmental and genetic determinants of exposure to adversity among youth at risk for mental illness https://t.co/RoMFgbDsr9
Congratulations! @AlysonZwicker received #WendaGreerPrize today for her work on genetic and environment in the development of mental health/illness https://t.co/eRKpi2wbjL @DalMedSchool @DalPathology @Dal_Psychiatry @PGCgenetics
Passive gene-environment correlation: "A genetic score indexing liability to ADHD was associated with exposure to adversity in early life." https://t.co/BMVizZ1JrA
RT @AlysonZwicker: Genetic predisposition to #ADHD is associated with increased risk of adversity (maltreatment, bullying, socioeconomic di…
RT @AlysonZwicker: Genetic predisposition to #ADHD is associated with increased risk of adversity (maltreatment, bullying, socioeconomic di…
Passive and evocative gene-environment correlations may play a role in why those genetically disposed to #ADHD encounter disproportionate share of adversity in their lives. #rGE https://t.co/iQI98eRwje https://t.co/v9dARFeeKe
RT @RudolfUher: Are we mistreating those who get distracted? Genetic disposition to ADHD predicts life adversity, whether #ADHD is present…
RT @AlysonZwicker: Genetic predisposition to #ADHD is associated with increased risk of adversity (maltreatment, bullying, socioeconomic di…
Genetic predisposition to #ADHD is associated with increased risk of adversity (maltreatment, bullying, socioeconomic disadvantage) - among individuals with and without ADHD. https://t.co/Uuh0qdJdzX @ProjectFORBOW @Dal_Psychiatry @NSHAResearch @TheJCPP https://t.co/DUuQz6v6wk
Are we mistreating those who get distracted? Genetic disposition to ADHD predicts life adversity, whether #ADHD is present or not. https://t.co/HMGNBaaO53 @AlysonZwicker @ProjectFORBOW @Dal_Psychiatry @NSHAResearch @TheJCPP