The Future of Psychiatric Research: Genomes and Neural Circuits
The burden of neuropsychiatric illnesses is enormous. These conditions, which include schizophrenia, mood disorders, and autism, affect thought, emotions, and a person's very sense of self. Together, they are the leading cause of disability in North America and Europe and constitute 40% of all...
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Published in | Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) Vol. 327; no. 5973; pp. 1580 - 1581 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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American Association for the Advancement of Science
26.03.2010
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Summary: | The burden of neuropsychiatric illnesses is enormous. These conditions, which include schizophrenia, mood disorders, and autism, affect thought, emotions, and a person's very sense of self. Together, they are the leading cause of disability in North America and Europe and constitute 40% of all years lost to disability. In the United States, the cost in lost earnings due to psychiatric disease is estimated conservatively to be $200 billion per year (1). The burden to individuals, families, and society is all the more tragic because these illnesses typically begin early in life, are life- long, and damage the affected individuals' self-perception, productivity, and ability to relate to others. |
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ISSN: | 0036-8075 1095-9203 |
DOI: | 10.1126/science.1188654 |