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your web page. Abnormal Psych Chapter 2
What chemicals are released during depression?People with clinical depression often have increased levels of monoamine oxidase A (MAO-A), an enzyme that breaks down key neurotransmitters, resulting in very low levels of serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine.
What chemicals cause anxiety?The neurotransmitters serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine, and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) are specifically believed to be linked to mood and anxiety disorders.
What is the chemical imbalance in depression?For years, a chemical imbalance of serotonin has been widely viewed as the culprit for depression, resulting in the widespread use of antidepressants like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), which boosts serotonin in the brain.
What is the neurochemical cause for depression?The neurochemical level of description
From a clinical perspective, the most influential neurobiological discoveries related to depression have probably been neurotransmitter-related ('neurochemical') abnormalities, with the monoamines (serotonin, noradrenaline and dopamine) having received most attention.
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