Biol Psychiatry August 2021 PMID 34116791

Maternal Psychiatric Conditions, Treatment With Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, and Neurodevelopmental Disorders.

Jennifer L Ames, Christine Ladd-Acosta, M Daniele Fallin, Yinge Qian, Laura A Schieve, Carolyn DiGuiseppi, Li-Ching Lee, Eric P Kasten, Guoli Zhou, Jennifer Pinto-Martin, Ellen M Howerton, Christopher L Eaton, Lisa A Croen

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Peak: 3 in Aug 2021
across 4 sources since Jun 2021

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What people are saying

Discussions highlight the consensus that prenatal SSRI use is unlikely to significantly increase autism risk, with users pointing out that well-designed epidemiological studies do not support a link. The tone is analytical and evidence-based, with phrases like 'fail to find a link' and 'confounding,' reflecting a collective effort to interpret research critically and underscore the importance of scientific rigor.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts show support for the study's findings, emphasizing that SSRI use during pregnancy is not strongly linked to neurodevelopmental risks, aligning with the article's conclusions.

InterestModerate interest

Discussions express moderate curiosity, referencing epidemiologic studies and scientific consensus, indicating an engaged yet cautious interest in the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Commenters quote and analyze research findings, mentioning terms like 'confounding,' 'well-designed studies,' and 'scientific consensus,' pointing to an active level of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions promote reconsideration of assumptions about SSRIs and neurodevelopmental risks, suggesting the publication influences opinions and encourages reliance on epidemiologic evidence.

Abstract in brief

  • This study investigates how maternal psychiatric disorders and SSRI use during preconception and pregnancy may affect the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders, specifically autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and developmental delays (DDs), in children.
  • Using data from a case-control study of children born between 2003 and 2011, researchers found that mothers of children with ASD or DDs were more likely to have psychiatric conditions or use SSRIs during pregnancy compared to population controls.
  • The results suggested that maternal psychiatric conditions increase the risk of ASD and DDs, but SSRI use did not show a significant association with these disorders, even among mothers with psychiatric conditions.

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Zack Williams, MD, PhD
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@_PSSD @DrHannahBelcher @IASPorguk @ItsEmilyKaty FWIW, prenatal SSRI-autism associations are probably due to confounding. Well-designed epidemiologic studies like the ones below fail to find a link: https://t.co/i0NPwiUi8U https://t.co/rq6VePwglK https://t.co/82Dhiql3B5 Don't believe me? The scientific consensus even as

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#Autism
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Zack Williams, MD, PhD
@QuantPsychiatry · X

@_PSSD @DrHannahBelcher @IASPorguk @ItsEmilyKaty FWIW, prenatal SSRI-autism associations are probably due to confounding. Well-designed epidemiologic studies like the ones below fail to find a link: https://t.co/i0NPwiUi8U https://t.co/rq6VePwglK https://t.co/82Dhiql3B5 Don't believe me? The scientific consensus even as

Sep 29, 2024 · 3,839 followers View post →
Anti medX
@DrPsiquiatraMx · X

https://t.co/G065KZkpaB

Dec 2, 2021 · 858 followers View post →
AC
@aichicellist · X

Maternal Psychiatric Conditions, Treatment With Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, and Neurodevelopmental Disorders - Biological Psychiatry https://t.co/VgXapwpuy2

Aug 10, 2021 · 13 followers View post →
#Autism
@Autism_Journal · X

Maternal Psychiatric Conditions, Treatment With Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, and Neurodevelopmental Disorders https://t.co/QXFAPwfQib #PubMed #Autism

Jun 13, 2021 · 1 share · 388 followers View post →