Psychiatry

Across all age demographics, there has been a consistent and noteworthy upward trend in the identification of neurodevelopmental conditions, encompassing disorders such as Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), over the past several decades. This gradual increase has been punctuated by a particularly pronounced surge in recent years, a phenomenon especially conspicuous within the adult population.

The expression of certain genes in the brain before birth could influence the risk of developing various mental illnesses during childhood. Researchers found genetic patterns linked....