Immunopsychiatry: Exploring Mental Health through an Immunological Lens
Psychiatry from an immunological perspective, we shift our focus towards understanding mental health disorders through the lens of immune system dysregulation and its impact on the brain. This approach considers the intricate interplay between the immune system, inflammation, and neurological processes in the manifestation and progression of psychiatric conditions. Here's a reimagining of psychiatry from this perspective Immune System and Brain Cross-talk : Psychiatry viewed through an immunological lens recognizes the bidirectional communication between the immune system and the brain. Immune cells, cytokines, and inflammatory molecules traverse the blood-brain barrier, influencing neural circuits, neurotransmitter function, and behavior. Inflammatory Basis of Mental Health Disorders : Instead of solely attributing mental illnesses to neurotransmitter imbalances, this perspective acknowledges the role of chronic inflammation ...