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Serotonin

by Trudi Griffin - LPC

 

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter which plays an important role In the central nervous system by carrying messages bidirectionally in the brain and the digestive system. It helps regulate autonomic functions, anger, aggression, body temperature, mood, sleep, vomiting, sexuality, and appetite. It is often called the "happiness" chemical because it contributes to making us feel good and comfortable. Skin picking is sometimes associated with serotonin imbalance and medications that restore serotonin levels can help treat the disorder.

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About the author

Trudi Griffin - LPC

Education, experience, and compassion for people informs Trudi's research and writing about mental health. She holds a Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Addictions and Mental Health from Marquette University, with Bachelor’s degrees in Communications and Psychology from the University of Wisconsin Green Bay. Before committing to full-time research and writing, she practiced as a Licensed Professional Counselor providing therapy to people of all ages who struggled with addictions, mental health problems, and trauma recovery in community health settings and private practice.

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