In an in-depth Genomic Press interview, Dr. Carrie E Bearden, Professor of Psychiatry and Biobehavioural Sciences and Psychology at UCLA, shares groundbreaking insights into the neurobiology of psychosis risk in young people. Her research signify a major step forward in understanding how genetic factors and brain development interact to affect mental health outcomes in teenagers.
Growing up in Hawaii, Dr. Bearden's early interest in mysteries and marine biology developed into a strong passion for understanding the brain. "What could be a more intriguing mystery to concentrate on than the human brain?" she remarks, explaining how her studies of literature led her to become a leading neuroscientist.
Dr. Bearden's research involves a dual approach that investigates two distinct areas: studying groups of patients who are at high risk of developing serious mental health conditions, and examining genetic conditions that are highly likely to cause these conditions. By combining these two approaches, Dr. Bearden has identified key factors in how psychotic illnesses emerge, especially during the teenage years. As part of her work at the Center for Assessment and Prevention of Prodromal States at UCLA's (CAPPS), Dr. Bearden is actively searching for early indicators that would enable intervention before severe symptoms develop.
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