Polyvagal theory, neurodevelopment and psychiatric disorders

Ir J Psychol Med. 2018 Mar;35(1):9-10. doi: 10.1017/ipm.2017.66.

Abstract

Neurodevelopment is an area of psychiatry which has attracted huge interest in the last few decades. There is substantial evidence that perinatal events can contribute to later development of mental disorder. In the current perspective article we propose a novel polyvagal theory which attempts to link prenatal events with neurodevelopment and the later onset of psychiatric disorder.

Keywords: Neurodevelopment; polyvagal theory; psychiatric disorder.

Publication types

  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Autonomic Nervous System / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Mental Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Models, Neurological
  • Prenatal Care
  • Psychiatry*
  • Vagus Nerve / physiology*