Neurotransmitter dysfunctions associated with various mental health and neurological disorders
Schizophrenia Dopamine : High levels, particularly in certain brain areas like the striatum, contribute to symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions. The dopamine hypothesis of schizophrenia posits that overactivity of dopamine transmission is a core feature of the disorder. Alzheimer's Disease Acetylcholine (ACh) : Low levels due to the degeneration of cholinergic neurons. This neurotransmitter is crucial for memory and learning, and its deficit is associated with cognitive decline in Alzheimer's patients. The gist of Alzheimer’s disease Depression Serotonin : Low levels are linked to mood regulation problems. Serotonin is involved in mood, emotion, and sleep. Norepinephrine (NE) : Low levels contribute to lethargy, lack of interest, and depressive symptoms. Norepinephrine affects attention and responding actions. Parkinson's Disease Dopamine : Low levels due to the degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra. This leads to motor symptoms such as tremo...