Evaluation of Brain-Body Health in Individuals With Common Neuropsychiatric Disorders

Researchers Ye Ella Tian and Andrew Zalesky discuss the evaluation of brain-body health in individuals with common neuropsychiatric disorders. They explore the links between mental and physical health, focusing on metabolic diseases and assessment of other organ systems. They discuss how poor body health is a more prominent manifestation of neuropsychiatric disorders compared to brain changes, and explores the possible explanations for this. They also highlight the importance of integrating physical and mental health care for better management of physical comorbidities.