Conceptualising molecular psychiatry and translational psychiatry

Abstract The terms "molecular psychiatry" and "translational psychiatry" are frequently used key words of today's scientific community. However, the exact meaning of these terms remains surprisingly unclear. They also seem to be interpreted in different ways by different aut...

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Published in:The world journal of biological psychiatry 2011-09, Vol.12 (S1), p.3-5
Main Author: Thome, Johannes
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Brain - physiopathology
Forecasting
Gene-Environment Interaction
history
Humans
Mental Disorders - genetics
Mental Disorders - physiopathology
Mental Processes - physiology
Molecular Biology - trends
Neuropsychiatry - trends
neuroscience
philosophy of science
Philosophy, Medical
psychiatric research
Psychiatry - trends
psychopharmacology
Terminology as Topic
Translational Medical Research - trends
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Summary:Abstract The terms "molecular psychiatry" and "translational psychiatry" are frequently used key words of today's scientific community. However, the exact meaning of these terms remains surprisingly unclear. They also seem to be interpreted in different ways by different authors. Here, we first analyse how the terms have emerged historically and then try to indicate how meaningful and widely acceptable definitions could be achieved. Clearly, with the further development of these emerging psychiatric research areas, it will be necessary to regularly adjust these definitions accordingly.
ISSN:1562-2975
1814-1412
DOI:10.3109/15622975.2011.602213