RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Sinclair, Heather Q.
T1 Psychotic and Mood Disorders — Pathophysiology and Imaging
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2010
FD SAGE Publications
VO 10
IS 4
SP 23
OP 24
DO 10.1177/155989771004017
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/10/4/23.abstract
AB Psychotic and mood disorders are often diagnostically complicated. They affect various regions of the brain, and diagnostic criteria can be inconsistent. Additionally, these disorders are often progressive in nature, so signs and symptoms may change over time. This article discusses the challenges and possible diagnostic strategies that are specifically related to schizophrenia and psychosis.