Publications by authors named "Joonas Laitinen"
Non-genetic prenatal exposures have been associated with schizophrenia risk. However, the role of prenatal exposure to environmental neurotoxicants in offspring schizophrenia risk has been studied in only limited instances. Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and the pesticide metabolite p,p'-dichlorodiphenyl dichloroethylene (DDE) have been linked to neurodevelopmental outcomes, including impairments implicated in schizophrenia.
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- - Previous research on the impact of in utero exposure to SSRIs and long-term anxiety or depressive behaviors in children has been inconsistent, prompting a new study utilizing Finnish national data to investigate these effects more clearly.
- - The study will analyze a large cohort of over 1.2 million mothers and their children, comparing those exposed to SSRIs during pregnancy with various control groups, to assess the prevalence and severity of depression in offspring.
- - By examining factors like maternal depression and family history of psychiatric disorders, the research aims to clarify the specific effects of SSRIs, providing valuable insights for public health and clinical guidance for treating pregnant women.