Abstract:Neuropsychiatry is an area of medicine that deals with behavioural issues caused by brain dysfunction. It is found at the intersection of neurology and psychiatry. Individuals with congenital and genetic diseases are more likely to experience neuropsychiatric symptoms (particularly mental retardation), which can lead to considerable disability and a lower quality of life. Developmental delay, intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), and cognitive dysfunction are the most common symptoms of ne… Show more
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