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Moritz E Wigand1,2, Hauke F Wiegand3, Ansgar Scherp4
1Institute of the History, Philosophy and Ethics of Medicine, Ulm University, Germany.
The International Journal of Social Psychiatry
|April 9, 2021
Summary
Psychiatric research increasingly focuses on neurobiology, neglecting social and psychological factors. This shift may widen gaps between research and patient needs, highlighting a need for a systems approach to mental healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry and Mental Health Research Trends
- Scientific Journal Analysis
Background:
- Identifies evidence, implementation, and treatment gaps in psychiatry.
- Highlights the need to align psychiatric research with global mental health challenges and patient needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To uncover current trends and identify research gaps in psychiatry.
- To understand the direction of psychiatric research and potential blind spots.
Main Methods:
- Analyzed metadata from 10 top-ranking psychiatric journals across 1999, 2009, and 2019.
- Utilized Clarivate Analytics for journal identification and VOSviewer for term relevance and visualization.
Main Results:
- In 1999, research focused on schizophrenia, antipsychotics, and families.
- By 2009 and 2019, neurobiological research (genetics, animal studies) gained prominence.
- Social and psychological research themes were consistently under-represented.
Conclusions:
- High-ranking psychiatric journals show a trend towards neurobiological research, with under-representation of social themes.
- A potential dissociation exists between current research focus and patient needs, particularly concerning implementation gaps and social inequalities.
- A systems approach is recommended to integrate diverse knowledge and better address mental health challenges.
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