Jonas Persson

Inhibitory neurotransmission in frontostriatal circuitry: implications for psychomotor and vegetative symptoms in depressive episodes

Abstract Background Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) dysfunction has been implicated in depression, although research findings remain inconsistent. This may indicate that distinct biological mechanisms underlie different symptom profiles in depressive episodes. GABA deficiency migh...

Metacognitive Training for Negative Symptoms (MCT-Minus) in schizophrenia: study protocol for a pragmatic randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Negative symptoms are experienced by up to 60% of the individuals with schizophrenia and represent a stronger indicator of current and future functioning than positive symptoms. These symptoms respond poorly to pharmacological and existing psychosocial interve...