Serotonin Cause Of Violence

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Serotonin is a natural mood stabilizer. Involving both physiological and behavioral processes. Reducing the thoughts of depression while also preventing it. While regulating anxiety, happiness,sexual behavior,learning and etc. Also, serotonin plays an important role reducing anxiety disorders that could possibly with schizophrenia. Nevertheless, reducing behaviors that can lead to violence of others as well as themselves. Low levels of serotonin can lead to depression and suicidal behavior causing aggression and negative impulse behaviors.

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