Understanding MRI in clinical psychiatry: perspectives from neuroimaging psychiatry registrars

Australas Psychiatry. 2019 Aug;27(4):396-403. doi: 10.1177/1039856219842647. Epub 2019 Apr 29.

Abstract

Objective: Based on the experiences of neuroimaging psychiatry registrars, we describe several reflections on improving the understanding and integration of magnetic resonance imaging in clinical psychiatry.

Conclusion: Better integration of magnetic resonance imaging into clinical psychiatry can be highly productive when our investments are focused on understanding the gaps in clinical knowledge and the systemic barriers involving the patient and relevant clinicians.

Keywords: magnetic resonance imaging; neuroimaging; neuropsychiatry; radiology.

MeSH terms

  • Brain / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Mental Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Neuroimaging*
  • Neuropsychiatry / methods
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Psychiatry / methods*