The Cerebellum and Psychiatric Disorders

Frontiers in Public Health

Joseph R. Phillips¹ 

关键词: cerebellum;    psychiatric disorders;    cognitive processes;    motor processes;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpubh.2015.00066

学科分类：卫生学

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

The cerebellum has been considered for a long time to play a role solely in motor coordination. However, studies over the past two decades have shown that the cerebellum also plays a key role in many motor, cognitive, and emotional processes. In addition, studies have also shown that the cerebellum is implicated in many psychiatric disorders including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, and anxiety disorders. In this review, we discuss existing studies reporting cerebellar dysfunction in various psychiatric disorders. We will also discuss future directions for studies linking the cerebellum to psychiatric disorders.

【 授权许可】

CC BY