Neuropsychiatry examines the intricate relationship between the brain and psychiatric disorders, focusing on how neurological factors contribute to mental health conditions. By studying the brain’s structure, function, and biochemical processes, neuropsychiatry seeks to explain how diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and multiple sclerosis can manifest with psychiatric symptoms such as mood swings, hallucinations, and cognitive decline. The field bridges psychiatry and neurology, offering a holistic approach to treating patients whose conditions involve both psychological and neurological components. Innovative approaches in neuropsychiatry, including neuroimaging and neurogenetics, are shedding light on the underlying mechanisms of psychiatric disorders, leading to more effective treatment strategies. This evolving field holds promise for improving outcomes for patients who suffer from disorders that were once considered solely psychiatric or neurological.
Title : Triple-network dysfunction, ME/CFS, and the NeuroPhysics Treatment Process “A dynamical systems perspective on psychophysical organization and environmental interaction”
Ken Ware, NeuroPhysics Therapy Institute and Research Centre, Australia
Title : ADNP regulates cortical development: Mechanism of ADNP syndrome/autism
Kazuhito Toyooka, Drexel University College of Medicine, United States
Title : Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in Parkinson’s disease: Prevalence given MDS criteria
Cay Anderson Hanley, iPACES, United States
Title : Modeling early neurologic trajectories after elevated leg positioning (ELP): A secondary analysis of the LEG-UP randomized feasibility study
Kayode Ahmed, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, United States
Title : Neuro-exergaming for non-verbal autism spectrum: A case study of neuropsychological function after 15 sessions of pedal-n-play iPACES
Cay Anderson Hanley, iPACES, United States
Title : Prescribing joy: The importance of integrating memory cafes into dementia care
Saul Beaumont, Massachusetts Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Disease and All Other Dementias, United States