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Is the solution to the mental health workforce shortage sitting in a high school classroom? Our new study by Jocelyn Meza et al. suggests yes. The Youth Mental Health Academy data shows that early mentorship can build the pipeline needed. Workforce development starts early. doi.org/10.1016/j.ja...

Connectome-based symptom mapping and in silico related gene expression in children with autism and/or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder - Molecular Psychiatry Molecular Psychiatry - Connectome-based symptom mapping and in silico related gene expression in children with autism and/or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Could the biological signatures of autism and ADHD cut across diagnoses?
A new study (N=166 kids, with autism or ADHD) found that autism symptom severity — not diagnosis — tracked with frontoparietal–default mode connectivity enriched for genes linked to both.
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Mental health research is at a turning point—breakthroughs can transform lives, but only with bold action, investment, and open collaboration. The time for action is now. Read our full statement here: childmind.org/blog/can-sci...