New Research in psychiatry

The recent rapid developments in psychiatric and brain research have resulted in a variety of new perspectives and approaches. The use of new methods has contributed to a more profound understanding of so far unexplained psychiatric illnesses and personality traits. It is the aim of the authors of this book, who are all experts in their field, to describe the most important advances in the understanding of psychiatric dysfunctions and their underlying psychological and biological mechanisms. In addition, new hypotheses and results concerning prevention of depression and substance abuse are presented. Each contribution is accompanied by a competent critical discussion of the methods, results and hypotheses.