Promotion of good mental health, prevention, and early intervention before/at the onset of
mental disorders improve outcomes. However, the range and peak ages at onset for mental …

Importance Reported increases in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnoses
are accompanied by growing debate about the underlying factors. Although overdiagnosis is …

Importance Women with epilepsy frequently need antiseizure medication (ASM) to prevent
seizures in pregnancy. Risk of neurodevelopmental disorders after prenatal exposure to …

Importance Knowledge about the epidemiology of mental disorders in children and
adolescents is essential for research and planning of health services. Surveys can provide …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition with lifelong
impacts. Genetic and environmental factors contribute to ASD etiology, which remains …

Importance There is limited evidence supporting an association of autism spectrum disorder
(ASD) with suicidality and the risk factors for suicide attempt and suicide among people with …

Background The literature on the prevalence of mental disorders affecting children and
adolescents has expanded significantly over the last three decades around the world …

Most of the Human diseases affecting westernized countries are associated with dysbiosis
and loss of microbial diversity in the gut microbiota. The Western way of life, with a wide use …

Background Child and adolescent mental health problems are common, associated with
wide‐ranging functional impairments, and show substantial continuities into adult life. It is …

Recent worldwide epidemiological surveys of autism conducted in 37 countries are
reviewed; the median prevalence of autism is. 97% in 26 high-income countries …