This article considers how recent developments in the biological sciences have transformed our understanding of the mechanisms underlying various treatment approaches. It also examines the biological underpinnings of four common conditions: depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
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