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Biological Basis of Sex Differences in Psychopharmacology

  • This volume brings together experts in this field, both psychiatrists and health care professionals with preclinical researchers to review the latest work in this area

  • It gives a thorough overview of how males and females are different in terms of brain function and behaviour

  • The first volume which covers in some depth many illnesses in which sex differences and gonadal steroids are important in terms of aetiology, symptomatology, progression and treatment

  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Current Topics in Behavioral Neurosciences (CTBN, volume 8)

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Table of contents (13 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
  2. Differences in Sexual Behaviour in Male and Female Rodents: Role of Serotonin

    • Berend Olivier, Johnny S. W. Chan, Eelke M. Snoeren, Jocelien D. A. Olivier, Jan G. Veening, Christiaan H. Vinkers et al.
    Pages 15-36
  3. Sex Differences in Response to Stress and Expression of Depressive-Like Behaviours in the Rat

    • Christina Dalla, Pothitos M. Pitychoutis, Nikolaos Kokras, Zeta Papadopoulou-Daifoti
    Pages 97-118
  4. Estrogens and Gonadal Function in Schizophrenia and Related Psychoses

    • Anita Riecher-Rössler, Jayashri Kulkarni
    Pages 155-171
  5. Gender Differences in Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Autism and Fragile X Syndrome

    • Nicole J. Rinehart, Kim M. Cornish, Bruce J. Tonge
    Pages 209-229
  6. The Impact of Gender on Antidepressants

    • John J. Sramek, Neal R. Cutler
    Pages 231-249
  7. Back Matter

    Pages 251-254

About this book

Sex matters! Are there differences between the sexes when it comes to brain function and the behaviours that result? This volume attempts to answer this fundamental question. If the answer is ‘yes’ then this should impact upon our approach to treating mental illness in humans, and to modelling it in animals, as we look for aetiological and pharmacological solutions.

Keywords

  • behaviour
  • brain function
  • psychopharmacology
  • sex differences

Editors and Affiliations

  • Bradford School of Pharmacy, University Bradford, Bradford, W.Yorkshire, United Kingdom

    Jo C. Neill

  • Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre, Melbourne, Australia

    Jayashri Kulkarni

Bibliographic Information

Buying options

eBook USD 169.00
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • ISBN: 978-3-642-20006-9
  • Instant PDF download
  • Readable on all devices
  • Own it forever
  • Exclusive offer for individuals only
  • Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout
Softcover Book USD 219.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
Hardcover Book USD 249.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)