“How Neurotransmitters Shape Mood, Behavior, and Mental Health”
Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers in the brain that regulate mood, behavior, and mental health. These molecules help neurons communicate by transmitting signals across synapses.
Key Neurotransmitters:
- Serotonin: Regulates mood and sleep; low levels are linked to depression and anxiety.
- Dopamine: Involved in pleasure and reward; imbalances are linked to addiction, schizophrenia, and Parkinson’s.
- Norepinephrine: Affects stress and attention; low levels can cause depression, while high levels may cause anxiety.
- GABA: Calms the nervous system; low levels are linked to anxiety and insomnia.
- Glutamate: Crucial for memory and learning, but too much can lead to neurodegenerative diseases.
- Acetylcholine: Supports memory and learning, with deficits contributing to Alzheimer’s disease
Imbalances in neurotransmitters are associated with various mental health disorders. Treatments like antidepressants and antipsychotics work by adjusting neurotransmitter levels, helping to manage conditions like depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia.
NOTE: IT IS ALWAYS RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL. ALL DATA SHARED HERE ARE FOR EDUCATION PURPOSES ONLY.
