Affective Disorders and Aggresion Disorders: Evidence for a Common Biological Mechanism.

van Praag, H. M.

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ERIC Number: EJ342216

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Publication Date: 1986

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Affective Disorders and Aggresion Disorders: Evidence for a Common Biological Mechanism.

van Praag, H. M.

Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, v16 n2 p103-32 Sum 1986

Discusses the relationship of the central monoamine (MA) serotinin (5 hydroxytryptamine or 5 HT) and certain features of depression. Hypothesizes that disturbances in central serotonergic functions form the common root for disturbances in regulation of mood and of aggression. (ABB)

Descriptors: Aggression, Biochemistry, Depression (Psychology), Emotional Disturbances, Scientific Research, Suicide

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Language: English

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