Conceptualizing neurodevelopmental disorders as networks: Promises and challenges. In respons to: ‘Brain disorders? Not really… Why network structures block reductionism in psychopathology research’ by Borsboom et al.

The target article by Borsboom et al. proposes network models as an alternative to reductionist approaches in the analysis of mental disorders, using mood disorders such as depression and anxiety as examples. We ask how this framework can be applied to neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Specifically, we raise a number of promises and challenges when conceptualizing neurodevelopmental disorders as networks.

Jaar van publicatie:2019

Toegankelijkheid:Open