Males and females sometimes significantly differ in their propensity to develop neurological
disorders. Females suffer more from mood disorders such as depression and anxiety …

Gender differences in schizophrenia have been extensively researched and it is being
increasingly accepted that gonadal steroids are strongly attributed to this phenomenon. Of …

The third edition of the hugely successful Handbook of Child and Adolescent Clinical
Psychology incorporates important advances in the field to provide a reliable and accessible …

The chapter addresses the stigma associated with mental illnesses. It begins by
summarizing the development of thinking about labeling and stigma over the past half …

A growing body of evidence suggests that immune alterations, especially those related to
inflammation, are associated with increased risk of schizophrenia and schizophrenia-related …

The gut microbiome (GMB) plays an important role in developmental processes and has
been implicated in the etiology of psychiatric disorders. However, the relationship between …

Normal development and function of the central nervous system involves a balance between
excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmission. Activity of both excitatory and inhibitory neurons …

The cholinergic system plays an essential role in brain development, physiology, and
pathophysiology. Herein, we review how specific alterations in this system, through genetic …

Schizophrenia has been one of psychiatry's most contested diagnostic categories. It has
also served as a metaphor for cultural theorists to interpret modern and postmodern …

Previous research has demonstrated the efficacy, effectiveness, and safety of exercise
training in persons living with schizophrenia. However, the optimal exercise training …