Genetics
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Gene–environment interplay in externalizing behavior from childhood through adulthood
Open Access paper from the JCPP – “Genetic and environmental influences on externalizing problems are often studied separately. Here, we extended prior work by investigating the implications of gene–environment interplay in childhood for early adult externalizing behavior”. Tina Kretschmer (pic) et al.
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JCPP Editorial: Volume 62, Issue 11, November 2021
Editorial: The new genetics of autism by Barbara Franke, Eric Fombonne, Angelica Ronald
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JCPP Special Issue: Genetics & Genomics of Autism Spectrum Disorders
ACAMH proudly to presents the JCPP November 2021 Special Issue on ‘Genetics and Genomics of Autism Spectrum Disorders’ edited by Professor Barbara Franke, Dr. Eric Fombonne, and Professor Angelica Ronald.
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What role does genetic risk play in shaping the developmental patterns of depressive symptoms?
In December 2020, the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry published a Research Review authored by Xiangfei Meng and colleagues Yingying Su and Carl D’Arcy on the developmental origins of depression.
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Genetics research informing mental health care
Anita Thapar discusses that genetic studies of mental health have revealed important insights about the influence of genes and the environment, and the nature of disorders. She explains how these insights could improve mental health care for young people and their families now and in the future.
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March 2021 – The Bridge
This issue includes an excellent article on mood disorders in autistic young people, written by experts Dr Emily Jackson, Dr Eleanor Smith, and Dr Aditya Sharma. The authors thoughtfully discuss the overlap between these conditions, challenges in identifying their co-occurrence, and adaptations needed for interventions.
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Environmental factors linked with identifying as a sexual minority may increase suicidality risk
Adolescents who identify as a sexual minority (e.g., gay/lesbian, bisexual) are at an increased risk for suicidality compared to their heterosexual counterparts.1 Until now, inherent limitations in study design has meant that the extent of this association has been unclear.
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Which genetic mechanisms underlie the relationship between preschool vocabulary and later literacy skills?
Preschool vocabulary acquisition is associated with later language and literacy skills. Genetic factors might partially explain this link, but the precise mechanisms are unclear. Thus far, twin-based studies have implicated mechanisms involving genetic amplification or genetic innovation.
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Professor Barbara Franke
“I’m honored to have been invited to join the JCPP Editorial Board! Recent biological research in psychiatry teaches us about the dimensionality of the disorders we study and about the importance of a lifespan perspective in child and adolescent psychiatry. Seeing this view reflected in JCPP makes me look forward to being part of the team of editors.”
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Dr. Kelly Klump
Kelly L. Klump, Ph.D., is a MSU Foundation Endowed Professor in the Department of Psychology at Michigan State University. She is the Co-Director of the Michigan State University Twin Registry and serves as a Specialist Subject Editor for JCPP.
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