Neurobiology of Mental Illness

3 credits · Graduate Programs

Students are exposed to up-to-date research regarding the neurobiological theories of various mental illnesses (such as depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, etc.). The seminar format will involve discussion in both research and review articles. The focus of discussion will be on both preclinical research and clinical studies that shed insight into the neurobiology of mental illnesses or their treatments. Prerequisite(s): Medical Science 619.02 and admission to a Cumming School of Medicine graduate program. Notes: Open to Psychology graduate students and Psychiatry residents with consent of instructor.