J Child Psychol Psychiatry May 2020 PMID 31749149

Neurodevelopmental and genetic determinants of exposure to adversity among youth at risk for mental illness.

Alyson Zwicker, Lynn E MacKenzie, Vladislav Drobinin, Amina M Bagher, Emily Howes Vallis, Lukas Propper, Alexa Bagnell, Sabina Abidi, Barbara Pavlova, Martin Alda, Eileen M Denovan-Wright, Rudolf Uher

Mentions

20
Peak: 8 in Nov 2019
across 3 sources since Nov 2019

Extended reach

410,373
potential audience

Total likes

8,720

Video views

376,025

Mentions per month

Nov 2019 – Jan 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter15 posts
  • YouTube3 videos
  • Blogs2 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

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.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions strongly endorse the findings, emphasizing the link between genetic variants related to ADHD and increased exposure to adversity.

InterestHigh interest

The topic draws high interest, with discussions highlighting the significance of genetic factors in mental health development.

EngagementHigh engagement

Multiple posts delve into detailed explanations of gene-environment correlations and implications, demonstrating deep engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

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.

Top posts

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Rudolf Uher
@RudolfUher · X

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

Apr 2, 2020 · 16 likes · 2 shares · 1,597 followers View post →
Alyson Zwicker
@AlysonZwicker · X

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

Nov 21, 2019 · 10 likes · 4 shares · 120 followers View post →
Rudolf Uher
@RudolfUher · X

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

Nov 21, 2019 · 8 likes · 1 share · 1,597 followers View post →
Rudolf Uher
@RudolfUher · X

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

Apr 23, 2020 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 1,597 followers View post →
Amir Sariaslan
@AmirSariaslan · X

Passive gene-environment correlation: "A genetic score indexing liability to ADHD was associated with exposure to adversity in early life." https://t.co/BMVizZ1JrA

Nov 27, 2019 · 6 likes · 20,297 followers View post →
Rudolf Uher
@RudolfUher · X

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

Nov 21, 2019 · 3 likes · 1,597 followers View post →

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Prof Helen L. Fisher
@HelenLFisher · X

RT @RudolfUher: Young people who carry genetic variants for #ADHD inattention or hyperactivity more likely to get bullied, maltreated, negl…

Apr 30, 2020 · 2 shares · 3,690 followers View post →
FORBOW
@ProjectFORBOW · X

RT @RudolfUher: Young people who carry genetic variants for #ADHD inattention or hyperactivity more likely to get bullied, maltreated, negl…

Apr 30, 2020 · 2 shares · 361 followers View post →
Rudolf Uher
@RudolfUher · X

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

Apr 23, 2020 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 1,597 followers View post →
Darren Zwicker
@dfzwicker · X

RT @RudolfUher: Congratulations! @AlysonZwicker received #WendaGreerPrize today for her work on genetic and environment in the development…

Apr 3, 2020 · 2 shares · 109 followers View post →
pirkko elfvengren
@pirkkoelf · X

RT @IsabellBrikell: Neurodevelopmental and genetic determinants of exposure to adversity among youth at risk for mental illness https://t.c…

Apr 3, 2020 · 1 share · 1,659 followers View post →
Isabell Brikell
@IsabellBrikell · X

Neurodevelopmental and genetic determinants of exposure to adversity among youth at risk for mental illness https://t.co/RoMFgbDsr9

Apr 3, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 337 followers View post →
Rudolf Uher
@RudolfUher · X

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

Apr 2, 2020 · 16 likes · 2 shares · 1,597 followers View post →
Amir Sariaslan
@AmirSariaslan · X

Passive gene-environment correlation: "A genetic score indexing liability to ADHD was associated with exposure to adversity in early life." https://t.co/BMVizZ1JrA

Nov 27, 2019 · 6 likes · 20,297 followers View post →
Darren Zwicker
@dfzwicker · X

RT @AlysonZwicker: Genetic predisposition to #ADHD is associated with increased risk of adversity (maltreatment, bullying, socioeconomic di…

Nov 21, 2019 · 4 shares · 109 followers View post →
Delainey Wescott
@DelaineyWescott · X

RT @AlysonZwicker: Genetic predisposition to #ADHD is associated with increased risk of adversity (maltreatment, bullying, socioeconomic di…

Nov 21, 2019 · 4 shares · 497 followers View post →
Rudolf Uher
@RudolfUher · X

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

Nov 21, 2019 · 3 likes · 1,597 followers View post →
FORBOW
@ProjectFORBOW · X

RT @RudolfUher: Are we mistreating those who get distracted? Genetic disposition to ADHD predicts life adversity, whether #ADHD is present…

Nov 21, 2019 · 1 share · 361 followers View post →
FORBOW
@ProjectFORBOW · X

RT @AlysonZwicker: Genetic predisposition to #ADHD is associated with increased risk of adversity (maltreatment, bullying, socioeconomic di…

Nov 21, 2019 · 4 shares · 361 followers View post →
Alyson Zwicker
@AlysonZwicker · X

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

Nov 21, 2019 · 10 likes · 4 shares · 120 followers View post →
Rudolf Uher
@RudolfUher · X

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

Nov 21, 2019 · 8 likes · 1 share · 1,597 followers View post →