Academic Press Handbook of Behavioral Neurobiology of Serotonin

Explore the complexities of the serotonergic system with the Handbook of Behavioral Neurobiology of Serotonin. Published by Academic Press as part of the Handbook of Behavioral Neuroscience series, this volume provides an in-depth look at 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT), one of the major excitatory neurotransmitters. This text examines how the serotonergic system is involved in the organization of virtually all behaviors and the regulation of emotion and mood. It covers how alterations in this system, caused by learning or pathological processes, lead to behavioral plasticity and mood changes. Understanding these shifts is essential for studying the roots of abnormal behavior and various psychiatric conditions. This resource is designed for professionals and students in neurology and clinical neurophysiology seeking a comprehensive understanding of how serotonin affects the brain and behavior.