A series edited by Thomas R. Insel published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation:Mental disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar illness, depression, and autism are the number one source of medical disability for people 15–44 years of age in the U.S. and Canada. In the past, these disorders have been considered psychological conflicts or chemical imbalances, but, as highlighted in this Review series, recent research indicates they are brain disorders, developmental disorders, and complex genetic disorders.All papers in the series are free to download by clicking here.
Also see:
Translating scientific opportunity into public health impact: a strategic plan for research on mental illness.
