Medina-Rodríguez José Carlos
Department of Neurology & Neuropsychiatry, National Institute of Psychiatry, Mexico City, MEX.
Postgraduate Studies Division, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City, MEX.
Cureus. 2023 Nov 25;15(11):e49404. doi: 10.7759/cureus.49404. eCollection 2023 Nov.
This editorial provides a concise and updated overview of neuropsychiatry, emphasizing its definitional challenges and profound implications for education, training, research, and the integration of phenomenology and philosophy of mind. Neuropsychiatry, situated at the crossroads of neurology and psychiatry, grapples with complex definitional issues that impede research progress. Establishing a unified conceptual framework is essential for focused research and delving into fundamental questions regarding topics like "consciousness." Nevertheless, the integration of philosophical perspectives into neuropsychiatry, while valuable, faces hurdles due to conceptual ambiguities and the fluid boundaries of the field. These obstacles disrupt research and hinder progress in effectively addressing neuropsychiatric conditions. This editorial advocates for a systematic approach to defining neuropsychiatry to mitigate these concerns. Additionally, as neuropsychiatry evolves, it necessitates an integrative approach. Recent advancements in neuroscience, propelled by technologies like artificial intelligence and advanced neuroimaging, reshape our comprehension of brain-behavior interactions, offering potential biomarkers and comprehensive treatment approaches.
这篇社论对神经精神病学进行了简洁且更新的概述，强调了其在定义方面的挑战以及对教育、培训、研究以及现象学与心灵哲学整合的深远影响。神经精神病学处于神经病学和精神病学的交叉点，面临着阻碍研究进展的复杂定义问题。建立一个统一的概念框架对于聚焦研究以及深入探讨诸如“意识”等主题的基本问题至关重要。然而，将哲学观点融入神经精神病学虽有价值，但由于概念模糊和该领域边界的流动性而面临障碍。这些障碍扰乱了研究，并阻碍了有效应对神经精神疾病的进展。这篇社论主张采用一种系统的方法来定义神经精神病学，以减轻这些担忧。此外，随着神经精神病学的发展，它需要一种综合的方法。由人工智能和先进神经成像等技术推动的神经科学的最新进展，重塑了我们对脑行为相互作用的理解，提供了潜在的生物标志物和全面的治疗方法。
