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Risk factors for mental illness include psychological trauma, adverse childhood experiences, genetic predisposition, and personality traits. [7] [8] Correlations between mental disorders and substance use are also found to have a two way relationship, in that substance use can lead to the development of mental disorders and having mental disorders can lead to substance use/abuse.
Biological psychiatry or biopsychiatry is an approach to psychiatry that aims to understand mental disorder in terms of the biological function of the nervous system.It is interdisciplinary in its approach and draws on sciences such as neuroscience, psychopharmacology, biochemistry, genetics, epigenetics and physiology to investigate the biological bases of behavior and psychopathology.
Neuroplasticity is the process by which neurons adapt to a disturbance over time, and most often occurs in response to repeated exposure to stimuli. [27] Aerobic exercise increases the production of neurotrophic factors [note 1] (e.g., BDNF, IGF-1, VEGF) which mediate improvements in cognitive functions and various forms of memory by promoting blood vessel formation in the brain, adult ...
JMIR mHealth and uHealth (2021 impact factor of 4.95) JMIR Serious Games (2021 impact factor of 3.36) JMIR Medical Informatics (2021 impact factor of 3.23) In June 2023, JMIR Publications announced that 14 of their 34 journals had received Impact Factors, many ranked in the top quartile (Q1) of their respective disciplines. [7]
Health psychology examines the reciprocal influences of biology, psychology, behavioral, and social factors on health and illness. One application of the biopsychosocial model within health and medicine relates to pain, such that several factors outside an individual's health may affect their perception of pain.
If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol dependence, misuse or addiction, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 800-662 ...
Evidence-Based Mental Health: General: BMJ Group: English: 1998-present Genes, Brain and Behavior: Genetics: Wiley-Blackwell: English: 2002-present Indian Journal of Psychiatry: General: Medknow Publications: English: 1949-present International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry: Geriatrics: John Wiley & Sons: English: 1986-present
Brain, Behavior, and Immunity is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by Elsevier. It was established in 1987 by Robert Ader, [1] and covers research on the relationship between the nervous system, psychology, and the immune system. It is the official journal of the PsychoNeuroimmunology Research Society (PNIRS).