Immuno-Psychiatry: Facts and Prospects

This book provides a comprehensive and critical review of current knowledge on the role of immunology in major psychiatric disorders and its potential applications. It explores possible underlying mechanisms, discusses each disorder's immune dysfunctions, and highlights innovative immune-therapies. It is valuable for clinicians, mental health professionals, researchers, immunologists, and stakeholders in the mental health field.

Format: Hardback
Length: 444 pages
Publication date: 15 August 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive and critical examination delves into the intricate relationship between immunology and major psychiatric disorders, exploring their potential applications. The book begins by providing a foundational understanding of the immune influence on the brain, shedding light on the concept of immune privilege. It then delves into the potential underlying mechanisms that contribute to the development of psychiatric disorders, encompassing a wide range of factors such as early infections, pro-inflammatory markers, stress, and immune genetic background. By seamlessly linking etiology and psychiatry, the book offers a comprehensive overview of each disorder, including autism, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression.

In the third section, the authors provide a detailed account of the immune dysfunctions associated with each psychiatric disorder. This section serves as a valuable resource for clinicians, mental health professionals, and researchers seeking to gain a deeper understanding of these conditions. Finally, the book concludes by discussing the exciting possibilities that arise from the discovery of immune system biomarkers and their associated mechanisms. It explores innovative immune-therapies that hold the potential to revolutionize the treatment and management of psychiatric disorders.

By enhancing our understanding of the immune system's role in psychiatric disorders, this book empowers clinicians, mental health professionals, researchers, immunologists, industry practitioners, and all stakeholders in the mental health field to identify stratification biomarkers, unravel underlying mechanisms, and develop innovative, efficient, and targeted treatment strategies. This invaluable resource is a must-read for anyone seeking to advance the field of mental health and improve the lives of individuals affected by these complex disorders.

Weight: 974g
Dimension: 161 x 242 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030712280
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021