New Insights into Mental Health Research for Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders
A special issue of Brain Sciences (ISSN 2076-3425). This special issue belongs to the section "Neuropsychiatry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 452
Special Issue Editors
Interests: disorders of consciousness and clinical neuropsychology; mental health and well-being in neurological conditions; neurological rehabilitation and innovative therapeutic interventions; chronic pain and pain management; neurodegenerative and neurological disorders; digital and innovative technologies in neuropsychiatry; public health and care models
Interests: neuroimaging and biomarkers in neurological disorders; structural and functional MRI (VBM, fMRI); statistical modeling and data analysis in neuroscience; consciousness disorders and neuroimaging correlates; advanced quantitative methods; machine learning in neuroimaging
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Dear Colleagues,
In recent decades, there has been growing recognition of the complex and often overlapping relationship between mental and neurological disorders. Conditions such as depression, psychosis, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and dementia frequently co-occur or share common neurobiological mechanisms, underscoring the need for integrated approaches in both research and clinical practice. Mental health, once considered secondary in the management of neurological diseases, is now acknowledged as a central component of overall brain health.
This Special Issue aims to highlight cutting-edge research at the intersection of psychiatry, neurology, and psychology, promoting a multidisciplinary understanding of how mental health is affected in individuals with neurological conditions. We seek contributions that explore innovative strategies for diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and rehabilitation, as well as studies that examine digital tools, predictive models, and personalized care pathways.
We welcome original research articles, systematic reviews, case studies, and methodological papers that advance knowledge in this crucial area. Topics of interest include psychiatric symptoms in neurological disorders, cognitive–behavioral interventions, mental health disparities, and the use of AI or neuroimaging in dual-diagnosis populations. By bringing together diverse perspectives, this Special Issue aims to foster new insights and drive progress in the care of patients living with both mental and neurological conditions.
Dr. Francesco Corallo
Dr. Lilla Bonanno
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- neuropsychiatric disorders
- mental health
- neurological conditions
- comorbidity
- integrated care
- interventions
- digital health
- neuroimaging
- artificial intelligence
- personalized medicine
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