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monoamine hypothesis

monoamine hypothesis The monoamine hypothesis is the idea that problems in the brain’s monoamine neurotransmitter systems are a major factor in the development of some mental disorders.

The monoamine hypothesis is the idea that problems in the brain’s monoamine neurotransmitter systems are a major factor in the development of some mental disorders. In this source, it is presented as a long-standing explanation, while noting that treatments based on it have had limited success.