Children of older men at greater risk of mental illness, study suggests

theguardian.com - Children born to fathers over the age of 45 are at greater risk of developing psychiatric problems and more likely to struggle at school, according to the findings of a large-scale study. The research found that children with older fathers were more often diagnosed with disorders such as autism, psychosis, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), schizophrenia and bipolar disorder . They also reported more drug abuse and suicide attempts, researchers said.