Investigators Linked Increased Risk of Both Autism and Schizophrenia in Children

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Investigators linked increased risk of both autism and schizophrenia in children with older mothers.

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Definitions:

Behavioral Approach

An approach to psychology emphasizing the scientific study of observable behavioral responses and their environmental determinants.

Panic Disorder

Anxiety disorder in which the individual experiences recurrent, sudden onsets of intense apprehension or terror, often without warning and with no specific cause.

Major Depressive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by at least two weeks of persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, and other emotional and physical symptoms.

Serotonin-norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor

A type of medication that increases the levels of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain by inhibiting their reuptake, commonly used to treat depression and anxiety disorders.