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Neuroendocrine mechanisms of stress and social interaction: Implications for mental disorders

Heinrichs, Markus, Gaab, Jens·2007·Current Opinion in Psychiatry

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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The purpose of the present review is to consider further evidence for the role of neuroendocrine mechanisms in mental disorders by focusing on recent trends and advances in the field of psychoneuroendocrinology. RECENT FINDINGS: Recent studies confirm the importance of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis for the development and course of mental disorders. Notably, the neuropeptide oxytocin has been shown to reduce the responsiveness of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis to social stress and to improve social approach behavior. A better understanding of the neuroendocrine mechanisms of action underlying normal behavior has recently been translated to studies investigating novel therapeutic approaches using hormone administration. SUMMARY: Neuroendocrine systems relevant to behavior clearly demonstrate their impact for the field of psychiatry. Further neuroendocrine research provides insight into the origins of mental disorders both from an etiological perspective and an interventional perspective.

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Authors
Heinrichs, M., & Gaab, J.
Affiliations
University of Zurich (CH)
Corresponding author
  • Heinrichs, Markus
  • Gaab, Jens
Venue
Current Opinion in Psychiatry
Published
2007-03
Volume
20
Issue
2
Pages
158-162
ISSN
0951-7367 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2068685400
Cited by
79
References
43
Citations by year
2026: 1 · 2025: 1 · 2023: 2 · 2022: 2 · 2021: 1 · 2020: 4 · 2019: 1 · 2018: 1 · 2017: 6 · 2016: 4 · 2015: 6 · 2014: 4 · 2013: 6 · 2012: 3
FWCI
1.19
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Current Opinion in Psychiatry (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Research Bank (Australian Catholic University) (submittedVersion)
Funders
  • Schweizerischer Nationalfonds zur Förderung der Wissenschaftlichen Forschung
  • Universität Zürich
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Behavioral Neuroscience › Stress Responses and Cortisol
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience › Neuropeptides and Animal Physiology
Keywords
neuroendocrine mechanisms, mental illness, psychoneuroendocrinology, hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, oxytocin, social stress, social interaction, social approach behavior, hormone therapy, etiology of mental disorders
MeSH terms
Animals, Arousal, Mental Disorders, Brain, Humans, Hydrocortisone, Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal System, Interpersonal Relations, Life Change Events, Oxytocin, Pituitary-Adrenal System, Risk Factors

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