Brain Imaging and Cognitive Deficits in Psychiatric Disorders
2024
Brain Imaging and Cognitive Deficits in Psychiatric Disorders
Editorial
Author Information
Author(s): Ding Yudan, Guo Wenbin
Primary Institution: Department of Psychiatry, National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, and National Center for Mental Disorders, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
Conclusion
This Special Issue highlights advancements in neuroimaging that could improve understanding of the neural mechanisms underlying psychiatric disorders.
Supporting Evidence
- Neuroimaging techniques have improved understanding of neuropsychiatric disorders over the last three decades.
- Significant gaps remain in understanding the mechanisms of these diseases and translating findings into clinical practice.
- Future studies should focus on multimodal approaches and collaborative efforts to develop effective diagnostic and treatment strategies.
Takeaway
Scientists are using brain scans to learn more about mental health problems, but there are still many questions to answer.
Limitations
The clinical utility of neuroimaging studies remains limited due to the heterogeneity of psychiatric disorders and reliance on case-control designs.
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