From Circuits to Symptoms: Advances in Psychiatry and Brain Science
A special issue of Brain Sciences (ISSN 2076-3425). This special issue belongs to the section "Neuropsychiatry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 July 2026 | Viewed by 2488
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue entitled "From Circuits to Symptoms: Advances in Psychiatry and Brain Science" highlights recent progress at the intersection of brain science and mental health. Driven by innovations in neuroimaging, molecular biology, genetics, and computational modelling, researchers and clinicians are gaining deeper insights into the brain’s structure, function, and dysfunction.
This Special Issue brings together original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that reflect the diversity and dynamism of the field. Topics include emerging biomarkers for psychiatric disorders, novel therapeutic strategies such as neuromodulation and psychedelic-assisted therapy, the role of neuroinflammation and the gut–brain axis, advances in digital psychiatry and artificial intelligence, and also some interesting new insights into phenomenology and psychopathology.
By showcasing both translational and clinical research, this collection aims to foster a more integrated understanding of mental illness and brain function, promoting a future where diagnostics and treatments are more precise, personalized, and biologically informed. We hope this Special Issue will serve as a valuable resource for clinicians, researchers, and students committed to advancing brain and mental health.
Dr. Stefania Bonaccorso
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- neurosciences
- mental health
- biomarkers
- inflammation
- AI
- digital psychiatry
- phenomenology
- psychopathology
- psychedelics
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