Theses - Psychiatry
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Cellular immune mechanisms of psychiatric disorders and the stress response
Multiple psychiatric disorders have been associated with abnormalities in the immune system. As I summarise in my opening chapter (Chapter 1), evidence from human and animal studies suggests that the immune system may be ... -
The Association Between Cannabis Use and Reward Processing, and the Role of Adolescent Vulnerability
Cannabis is the third most commonly used controlled substance worldwide, after alcohol and nicotine. With its changing legal profile, a deeper understanding of how cannabis affects the brain and cognition is in urgent need. ... -
Public health approaches for identifying and responding to mental health difficulties amongst children and adolescents
Summary Public health approaches for identifying and responding to mental health difficulties amongst children and adolescents Emma Soneson Mental health difficulties amongst children and adolescents are a significant ... -
The role of cerebral small vessel disease in dementia
Introduction: Cerebral small vessel disease (SVD) is increasingly recognised as a key factor in dementia and cognitive impairment, although its role in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) remains poorly understood. ...
