Elevated mirror neuron system activity in bipolar mania: Evidence from a transcranial magnetic stimulation study

The role of the “mirror neuron system” (MNS) in the pathophysiology of mood disorders is not well studied. Given its posited role in the often‐impaired socio‐emotional processes like intention detection, empathy, and imitation, we compared putative MNS‐activity in patients with bipolar mania and healthy comparison subjects. We also examined the association between putative MNS‐activity and hyper‐imitative behaviors in patients.

• Publication year

  2018

• Venue

  Bipolar Disorders

• Publication date

  2018-12-12

• Fields of study

  Medicine, Psychology

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  DOI 10.1111/bdi.12723PMID 30422373PMCID PMC7610514
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