Perspective—Electrochemical Sensors for Neurotransmitters and Psychiatrics: Steps toward Physiological Mental Health Monitoring
Marjon Zamani, Tatum Wilhelm, Ariel L. Furst
Abstract
Therapeutic monitoring of neurotransmitters (NTs) and psychiatric medications is essential for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness. However, in-vivo monitoring of NTs in humans as well as continuous physiological monitoring of psychiatrics have yet to be realized. In pursuit of this goal, there has been a plethora of work to develop electrochemical sensors for both in-vivo NT monitoring as well as in-vitro detection of psychiatric medications. We review these sensors here while discussing next steps needed to achieve concurrent, continuous physiological monitoring of NTs and psychiatric medications as part of a closed-loop feedback system that guides medication administration.
Topics & Concepts
In vivoContinuous monitoringNeurosciencePerspective (graphical)Mental illnessMental healthPsychiatryMedicinePharmacologyPsychologyComputer scienceBiologyBiotechnologyOperations managementArtificial intelligenceEconomicsElectrochemical sensors and biosensorsNeuroscience and Neural EngineeringElectrochemical Analysis and Applications