{"product_id":"2940013864658","title":"Neuroimaging and Mental Illness: A Window Into the Brain: Frequently asked questions about brain scans","description":"Brain imaging scans, also called neuroimaging scans,\u003cbr\u003eare being used more and more to help detect and\u003cbr\u003ediagnose a number of medical disorders and illnesses.\u003cbr\u003eCurrently, the main use of brain scans for mental disorders\u003cbr\u003eis in research studies to learn more about the disorders.\u003cbr\u003eBrain scans alone cannot be used to diagnose a\u003cbr\u003emental disorder, such as autism, anxiety, depression,\u003cbr\u003eschizophrenia, or bipolar disorder.\u003cbr\u003eIn some cases, a brain scan might be used to rule out\u003cbr\u003eother medical illnesses, such as a tumor, that could\u003cbr\u003ecause symptoms similar to a mental disorder, such as\u003cbr\u003edepression. Other types of tests are needed for a mental\u003cbr\u003eillness to be properly diagnosed. Scientists are studying\u003cbr\u003edifferences in the brains of people with and without a\u003cbr\u003emental illness to learn more about these disorders. However,\u003cbr\u003eat this time relying on brain scans alone cannot\u003cbr\u003eaccurately diagnose a mental illness or tell you your risk\u003cbr\u003eof getting a mental illness in the future.\u003cbr\u003eSome types of brain scans pose health risks due to the\u003cbr\u003eradiation they use to create a picture of the brain.\u003cbr\u003eBecause of these risks, brain scans should not be used if\u003cbr\u003eyou don’t need them. In addition, these scans are very\u003cbr\u003eexpensive, and unless your doctor prescribes such a\u003cbr\u003etest, they may not be fully covered by health insurance.","brand":"The Delano Max Wealth Institute, LLC.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47147536318704,"sku":"2940013864658","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940013864658_p0.jpg?v=1763596346","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940013864658","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}