Biochemistry of Spirit and Mental Illness

Author: Wang Xueming
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Publish Date: 2002-12-01
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Book Description: Biochemistry of the Mind and Mental Disorders is an advanced scientific reference book primarily intended for psychiatrists and researchers in the field. The first part (Chapters 1-10) systematically introduces the theoretical foundations of the emerging discipline of psychobichemistry, focusing on molecular genetics related to mental disorders, the basic biochemical knowledge of human higher neuro activities, drug dependence, exercise stress and fatigue, nutritional and environmental factors, immunological changes affecting human mental activity, and their important roles in the onset, development, and outcomes of mental diseases. The second part (Chapters 11-15) highlights the pathological biochemical mechanisms of several common and prevalent mental disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia, affective disorders, and neurological conditions closely associated with seizures and mental/emotional changes. It briefly introduces recent biochemical mechanisms and advancements, as well as clinical biochemical and molecular biological diagnostic methods. This book offers significant reference value for understanding the pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, and development of psychiatric drugs for the aforementioned mental disorders.
Additionally, this book can serve as a textbook for specialized programs in mental health at higher medical colleges. It is also an excellent reference for neurologists, graduate students and young teachers in psychiatry, as well as for undergraduate and graduate students in psychology and related fields, along with faculty and researchers in related disciplines.