Neuroscience, mental health and the immune system: Overcoming the brain-mind-body trichotomy

C. M. Pariante*

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Abstract

Psychiatry is having a great time. Over the last few years, we have seen an exceptional explosion in neuroscience knowledge, and especially in our understanding of the molecular mechanisms through which environmental and genetic factors affect the brain and regulate behaviour, while at the same interacting with peripheral ('body') functions. While this explosion, and its translational implications, can be seen across a variety of fields, this editorial will focus on one particular area where these developments have been more noticeable: The interaction between neuroscience, mental health and the immune system. This editorial will focus on the broader impact of this discipline as an example of successful translational neuroscience overcoming the brain-mind-body trichotomy.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)101-105
Number of pages5
JournalEpidemiology And Psychiatric Sciences
Volume25
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Apr 2016

Keywords

  • Brain
  • depression
  • immune system
  • inflammation
  • mind
  • stress

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