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The pineal and psychiatry: a review

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  09 July 2009

P. E. Mullen  and
R. E. Silman
P. E. Mullen*
Affiliation:
Institute of Psychiatryand the Department of Reproductive Physiology, St Bartholomew's Hospital Medical College and the London Hospital Medical College, London
R. E. Silman
Affiliation:
Institute of Psychiatryand the Department of Reproductive Physiology, St Bartholomew's Hospital Medical College and the London Hospital Medical College, London
*
1Address for correspondence: Dr P.E. Mullen, The Maudsley Hospital, Denmark Hill, London SE5 8AF.
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Synopsis

The pineal in man is an active endocrine gland throughout life. Historically the gland has been associated with speculation on the nature of mind and its disorders. Modern research is now demonstrating it to be an endocrine gland capable of affecting the brain and behaviour. The implications for future research into this aspect of pineal function are discussed in the context of a critical review of the current literature.

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Psychological Medicine , Volume 7 , Issue 3 , August 1977 , pp. 407 - 417
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1977

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