Mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder, are a global public health problem because of their high prevalence, chronicity, and recurrence throughout the lifespan as well as increased risk of mortality. These disorders are often associated with anatomical and functional brain alterations. In the last few decades, brain imaging research has made it possible to investigate these alternations in patients with neuropsychiatric illnesses.In particular, novel neuroimaging methods (e.g., structural/functional magnetic resonance imaging), have allowed researchers to further understand both anatomical and functional deficits in patients with mood disorders.The goal of this Research Topic is to highlight the most recent advances in the area of neuroimaging in mood disorders. Studies involving imaging modalities such as structural magnetic resonance imaging (sMRI) and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), electroencephalography (EEG) and magnetoencephalography (MEG) aimed at outlining brain irregularities accompanying mood disorders are welcome. Studies using advanced imaging methods to explore the pathophysiology or treatment of mood disorders in particular are also welcome.We would like to receive articles focused on recent developments on (but not limited to) the following techniques: - structural magnetic resonance imaging- functional magnetic resonance imaging- magnetic resonance spectroscopy- positron emission tomography- electroencephalography- diffusion tensor imaging- magnetoencephalography.
Mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder, are a global public health problem because of their high prevalence, chronicity, and recurrence throughout the lifespan as well as increased risk of mortality. These disorders are often associated with anatomical and functional brain alterations. In the last few decades, brain imaging research has made it possible to investigate these alternations in patients with neuropsychiatric illnesses.In particular, novel neuroimaging methods (e.g., structural/functional magnetic resonance imaging), have allowed researchers to further understand both anatomical and functional deficits in patients with mood disorders.The goal of this Research Topic is to highlight the most recent advances in the area of neuroimaging in mood disorders. Studies involving imaging modalities such as structural magnetic resonance imaging (sMRI) and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), electroencephalography (EEG) and magnetoencephalography (MEG) aimed at outlining brain irregularities accompanying mood disorders are welcome. Studies using advanced imaging methods to explore the pathophysiology or treatment of mood disorders in particular are also welcome.We would like to receive articles focused on recent developments on (but not limited to) the following techniques: - structural magnetic resonance imaging- functional magnetic resonance imaging- magnetic resonance spectroscopy- positron emission tomography- electroencephalography- diffusion tensor imaging- magnetoencephalography.