Identifying Biomarkers of Mental Health Vulnerability

Dear Colleagues,

Despite major advances in the methods and findings of mental health research in recent years, there has been limited progress in the prevention and treatment of mental illness. Moreover, for most psychiatric disorders, a relatively high percentage of patients remain resistant to first-line treatments. Thus, identifying biomarkers of mental health vulnerability may help to guide early diagnosis as well as personalized treatment allocation.

This Special Issue aims to publish original studies and reviews, including both clinical trials and observational studies, that examine potential markers of psychiatric diagnosis and/or treatment resistance and response. The methodologies used may include (but are not limited to) neuroimaging techniques such as (functional) magnetic resonance imaging and electroencephalography. Regarding reviews, we will consider narrative, systematic, umbrella reviews, and meta-analysis that examine specific review questions. Studies including samples with specific psychiatric diagnosis are welcome, as well as studies that more broadly explore mental health symptomatology from a dimensional perspective.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Maria Picó-Pérez
Dr. Pedro Morgado
Guest Editors

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