When “hijacked” by compulsive behaviors that affect the reward and stress centers of the
brain, functional changes in the dopamine circuitry occur as the consequence of …

Depressive symptoms, such as anhedonia, decreased social interaction, and lack of
motivation, implicate brain reward systems in the pathophysiology of depression. Exposure …

When “hijacked” by compulsive behaviors that affect the reward and stress centers of the
brain, functional changes in the dopamine circuitry occur as the consequence of …

It is necessary and essential to incorporate current knowledge into clinical practice in order
to improve treatment, especially in psychiatry as a field permeated by neuroscience and …

Abstract Background Bipolar spectrum disorders (BSDs) are associated with a heightened
sensitivity to rewards and elevated reward-related brain function in cortico-striatal circuitry. A …