Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Book Chapter Faculty Publications- Book Chapter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Alfonso, Thaddeus; Ranganathan, Maharishi Title A name given to the resource The role of psychoneuroimmunology in mental health disorders: The intertwined pathways Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Research Methodologies and Practical Applications in Psychoneuroimmunology;pp.145-168 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-7432-0.ch008" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-7432-0.ch008</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105003202188?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105003202188?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Alfonso T., Christ University, India; Ranganathan M., Christ University, India Description An account of the resource The chapter provides a comprehensive overview of psychoneuroimmunology (PNI), detailing the interactions between psychological processes, the nervous system, and the immune system in relation to mental health disorders. It discusses how psychological stress can affect immune function, leading to altered neurotransmitter function and contributing to conditions like anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia. The chapter also explores the influence of gut microbiota on the immune system and brain function and emphasizes the therapeutic implications of understanding PNI pathways for developing innovative and potentially life-changing treatments for mental health disorders. Overall, the chapter highlights the interconnected pathways of the nervous, endocrine, and immune systems and advocates for a holistic approach to mental health care. 2025 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IGI Global Relation A related resource ISBN: 979-836937434-4; 979-836937432-0; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book chapter Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online