Mental health issues have been found to have their roots in our biology, environment and cognition. Some mental health concerns have a genetic component, some may be caused by the circumstances that we find ourselves in, while some may be caused due to problems with the way we perceive events. Focusing on the biological aspect… Continue reading How can understanding our biology give us insights into how mental illnesses work?
Tag: Neurotransmitters
What are Neurotransmitters?
Cat videos and dopa-memes (yes, I made a dad joke) are today’s generation's instant mood boosters. You may have liked and shared these videos and memes, had a laugh or even just related to them. But why? Why does seeing a baby panda sneeze or the dark humour of internet memes make us smile, or… Continue reading What are Neurotransmitters?