Disentangling genetic transmission from the environmental effect of maternal depression during pregnancy on offspring ADHD

Abstract

Maternal depression during pregnancy has been associated with ADHD in the offspring. This association may represent a causal effect, where in-utero exposure has detrimental consequences for offspring development. However,... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Espen Moen Eilertsen (Norwegian Institute of Public Health)
  2. Line C. Gjerde (Norwegian Institute of Public Health)
  3. Fruhling Rijsdijk (King’s College London, MRC Social, Genetic and Developmental Psychiatry Centre, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, London, UK)
  4. Tom McAdams (King's College London)
  5. Eivind Ystrom (Norwegian Institute of Public Health)

Topic Areas

Developmental Disorders (e.g. ADHD) , Substance use: Alcohol, Nicotine, Drugs

Session

4A-SY » Intergenerational Studies of Mental Health (10:30 - Friday, 30th June, Sal A)

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