Now Psych

MAY 13, 2024

Understanding selective mutism is essential for parents, educators, and mental health professionals who work with children. Causes The exact cause of SM is not fully understood, but it is believed to be a combination of genetic, environmental, and developmental factors.

Genetics and mental health 52

Genetics and mental health Anxiety disorders Autism spectrum Aging and mental health 52

Mad in America

MAY 17, 2025

However, mental disorders are not concrete things that can be found with a brain scanner or treated with medication like a bacterial infection with antibiotics. Much has already been written about these points, for example in my book on mental health and substance use (open access). In this sense, everything is somehow genetic.

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Genetics and mental health Poverty and mental health Trauma and the brain Autism spectrum 119

Child Mind Intitute

APRIL 23, 2025

Yet, it persists, and that can weigh on families trying to make the best decisions about their childrens health. We asked the clinical experts at the Child Mind Institutes Autism Center to help us understand the origins of the claim, why it persists, and where the current research stands on potential causes of autism What is autism?

Autism spectrum 98

Autism spectrum Genetics and mental health Aging and mental health Early intervention 98