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The Immune System: Mental Health and Neurological Conditions
Anisman, Hymie
Hayley, Shawn
Kusnecov, Alexander W.
The Immune System: Mental Health and Neurological Conditions fully investigates how immune-related cellular, molecular and anatomical changes impact mental functioning. This book combines human and animal studies to reveal immunological changes related to mental-health problems. In addition, users will find comprehensive information on new research related to the microbial composition of the gut, aka, the microbiome, and how it influences brain function and mental health. Common comorbidities with mental illness and their inherent immunological or inflammatory components are also covered. New chapters and sections on peripheral and central mechanisms in relation to viral pathogens, RNA editing to treat diseases, and COVID-19 will be included. Written by leaders in the field, the book synthesizes basic and clinical research to provide a thorough understanding on the role of immunity in neuropsychiatry. This book covers both mental-health conditions and degenerative disorders of the brain, including depression, schizophrenia, autism-like spectrum disorders, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s-like dementia. Considers both basic human and animal studies that address immunological changes relating to mental health problems across the lifespanIncorporates techniques, concepts and ideas from a variety of social, behavioral and life sciencesIncludes new chapter on viral factors (COVID-19) related to mental and neurological disordersReviews how to utilize psychedelics in the treatment of depressive illness INDICE: 1. Multiple Pathways Linked to Mental Health and Illness2. The Immune System: An Overview3. Bacteria, Viruses, and the Microbiome4. Lifestyle Factors Affecting Biological Processes and Health5. Stressor Processes and Effects on Neurobiological Functioning6. Stress and Immunity7. Viral factors related to mental and neurological disorders8. Prenatal and Early Postnatal Influences on Health9. Depressive Disorders10. Anxiety Disorders11. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder12. Pain Processes13. Autism14. Schizophrenia15. Inflammatory Roads to Parkinson’s Disease16. A Neuroinflammatory View of Alzheimer’s Disease17. Comorbidities in Relation to Inflammatory processes
- ISBN: 978-0-443-23565-8
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 575
- Fecha Publicación: 14/11/2024
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés