New evidence of reward processing abnormalities in MDD, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia has led to a greater understanding of the neural processes associated with symptomatology common across these conditions (e.g., anhedonia). Dissecting various subcomponents of reward processing that map onto partially different neurobiological pathways and investigating their dysregulation in different psychiatric disorders holds promise for developing more targeted, and hopefully efficacious treatment and intervention strategies.
Advances in the pathophysiology of bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder (BD) is a chronic and often severe psychiatric disorder affecting approximately 1–4%of the world population. There are three types of BD, including bipolar I disorder (BD-I), bipolar II disorder (BD-II), and cyclothymic disorder. All three types involve clear changes in mood, energy, and activity levels. Leer texto completo
