A recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry has found that children who experience persistently high levels of inflammation are more likely to face serious mental health challenges, such as depression and psychosis, as they reach early adulthood. The research also indicates that these individuals are at an increased risk of developing cardiometabolic conditions, including insulin resistance, a precursor to diabetes. The study sheds new light on the long-term impact of chronic inflammation during childhood and adolescence and suggests that inflammation could be a key factor in both mental and p…