
Evaluation of Brain-Body Health in Individuals With Common Neuropsychiatric Disorders
JAMA Psychiatry Author Interviews
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Body Health as a Predictor of Neuropsychiatric Disorders
This chapter discusses a study that found poor body health, including metabolic, hepatic, and immune systems, to be a more prominent manifestation of neuropsychiatric disorders compared to brain changes. The chapter explores the possible explanations for this, including side effects of medications, chronic stress, excessive alcohol drinking, and the relationship between inflammatory response and psychotic disorders.
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