Call for Papers – Dialogues in Clinical Neuroscience: Examining psychopathology across the neurodevelopmental continuum
Do you have original research or review papers you wish to publish giving perspectives on the interplay between neurodevelopment and psychopathology? Dialogues in Clinical Neuroscience invites you to submit your paper to its latest Article Collection entitled ‘Examining psychopathology across the neurodevelopmental continuum: a complex two-way relationship with many unanswered questions’.
The relationship between neurodevelopment and psychopathology is a complex, bidirectional continuum influenced by genetic, epigenetic, environmental and neural factors. Neurodevelopmental processes shape susceptibility to conditions like autism spectrum disorder (ASD), schizophrenia and mood disorders, while early psychopathology can disrupt typical brain maturation, creating cycles of vulnerability. This interplay highlights shared mechanisms across disorders, challenging traditional diagnostic boundaries and underscoring the importance of transdiagnostic approaches. Despite significant advances, unanswered questions remain about causal pathways and integrative mechanisms, making it crucial to explore these processes for earlier, more precise interventions. Understanding this dynamic relationship holds the potential to revolutionize prevention and treatment strategies, reduce the global mental health burden and improve outcomes by fostering resilience.
This Article Collection invites contributions exploring the intersection of neurodevelopment and psychopathology through the lens of neuroscience. Topics of interest include the neural mechanisms linking developmental trajectories to psychopathological outcomes, such as alterations in connectivity, plasticity and neurotransmitter systems. Studies on genetic, epigenetic and environmental factors that modulate this relationship are particularly encouraged, as are investigations into the role of critical periods in brain development. Submissions may focus on single disorders, such as ADHD or depression, or adopt transdiagnostic perspectives to uncover shared mechanisms. Methodological innovations, such as neuroimaging, computational modeling and longitudinal designs, are highly relevant. By highlighting these subtopics, this Article Collection seeks to provide a comprehensive, neuroscience-driven perspective on the interplay between neurodevelopment and psychopathology, offering a roadmap for future research and clinical innovation.
For further information, please view the journal Aims and Scope and Instructions for authors. The deadline for submissions is 30 September 2025.
Please reach out to Commissioning Editor Sam Zhang ([email protected]) for more information and to receive a discount on the journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC).
