Sex Differences in Brain Function and Dysfunction

Does sex matter when it comes to brain function? This volume attempts to  answer this very important question which is of relevance to the  disciplines of psychology, neuroscience, psychiatry and neurology.  Understanding how brain function and resultant behaviors may differ  between the sexes impacts upon our knowledge of the pathology and  development of treatments for various neurological and psychiatric  disorders, particularly those that show significant sex differences in  either prevalence and/or manifestation of symptoms.

This volume  covers three main themes of research into sex differences in basic  neurobiology, psychology, preclinical research and clinical research. It  begins by exploring our understanding of sex and gender in relation to  both animal and human behaviors and discusses the relevance, and  importance, of considering sex and gender when conducting research into  brain function and behaviors.  The second theme focuses on how sex and  gender influence mental health and considers the impact of our immune  system and the changes that occur with ageing. Finally, the third aspect  focuses on examples of neurological disorder which show sex differences  in terms of their aetiology and/or symptomology and considers the  relevance in the development of treatment for these disorders including  dementia, stroke and multiple sclerosis.
This volume is of  considerable interest to mental health and neurology professionals,  including psychiatrists, neurologists, nurses, allied health clinicians  and pharmacists. It is also helpful and important for preclinical  researchers working in neuroscience, psychopharmacology and reproductive  endocrinology.