Psychiatric patients show reduced flexibility in their brain network dynamics

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260721/Psychiatric-patients-show-reduced-flexibility-in-their-brain-network-dynamics.aspx Individuals with psychiatric conditions show reduced flexibility in their brain network dynamics, according to a new Rutgers study. The human brain is organized into networks that can adaptively shift and reorganize to meet ever-changing cognitive and emotional demands. This flexible reconfiguration of brain networks over time supports our ability to regulate our thoughts and behavior. Disruptions in the brain's dynamic processes are thought to play an important role in psychiatric illness. However, it remains unclear how differences in brain network dynamics relate to the wide range of symptoms seen across mental health conditions.