Overview

Neuropsychiatry is a branch of medicine concerned with both neurology and psychiatry. Term Neurology is a medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system, which includes the brain, the spinal cord, & the nerves and Psychiatry is the branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental disorders which include various maladaptations related to mood, behaviour, cognition, and perceptions.

Symptoms

Different Behavioural and physical symptoms appers as per the disorder.

Causes

Pyschiatric diosrder / Mental illness- Although the exact cause of most mental illnesses is not known, it is becoming clear through research that many of these conditions are caused by a combination of biological, psychological, and environmental factors.

Neurologic disorder-Trauma, Infections, Degeneration, Structural defects, movement-disorder, Autoimmune disorders, Stroke, Imbalance in Neurotransmitters

Diagnosis

Psychological evaluation, Physical exam, CT scan, MRI etc.

Management

There are a wide range of treatments options available for neurologic disorder as well as psychiatric disorder which varies on disease to disease.

Prevention

Exercise, adequate sleep, Avoiding drugs & alcohol, learning stress manangement & relaxation techniques, social engagement may help in prevention.