Immune regulation of neuropsychiatric disorders: Integrative strategies and mechanisms

Extensive abnormalities of the immune function have been found in neuropsychiatric disorders while the underlying mechanisms and treatment efficacy remain to be distinguished. Of the promising approaches, medical and behavioral practices originating from eastern traditional medicine, such as herbal medicine, acupuncture, meditation, Yoga etc., are increasingly applied in the field of mental health and disorders. This special issue, consisting of 8 research and review articles, provides the latest information about integrative strategies and mechanisms of behavioural, neural and immune system interactions in psychiatric disorders, including depression, addiction, ADHD.