November 10, 2020

The difference between dopamine, serotonin, endorphins, and oxytocin — and how each one helps you feel happy

Monica Starkman, M.D., shares her insights.  

Monica Starkman, M.D.

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"Serotonin is an important chemical when talking about depression. That is why SSRIs [selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors] are prescribed to help treat depression because they increase the level of serotonin," says Monica Starkman, MD, professor emerita in the University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry.

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Eat right. "If you have a healthy diet that is broad and doesn't eliminate things, theoretically, you should have enough of these (chemicals)," Starkman says. "Having a good, balanced diet is good for overall well-being."

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