Understanding the Impact of Inflammation on the Brain: Transdiagnostic Implications-Presentation and Q&A

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SMI Advisor is an APA and SAMHSA initiative that provides resources and support for clinicians working with individuals with serious mental illness. The SMI Advisor webinar discussed the impact of inflammation on the brain and its implications for mental health. The webinar was led by Dr. David Goldsmith, who is a board-certified psychiatrist and researcher in the field of inflammatory markers in mental illness. Dr. Goldsmith discussed the role of inflammation in psychiatric disorders, such as depression and schizophrenia, and how it can affect specific symptoms, such as anhedonia and psychomotor slowing. He also discussed different treatment approaches, including anti-inflammatory agents, and the challenges in studying and treating inflammation in mental illness. Dr. Goldsmith emphasized the need for future research to address study design issues and to identify specific patient subgroups that may benefit from anti-inflammatory treatments. Overall, the webinar provided insights into the potential role of inflammation in mental illness and its implications for clinical practice.

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SMI Advisor

APA

SAMHSA

clinicians

serious mental illness

inflammation

brain impact

psychiatric disorders

anti-inflammatory agents

clinical practice