Citation

De Cuyper H. Acta Psychiatr. Belg. 1987; 87(3): 325-331.

Affiliation

Psychiatrisch Centrum Salve Mater, Lovenjoel, Belgium.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1987, Acta Psychiatrica Belgica)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

2445174

Abstract

This paper reviews the main findings concerning a possible relationship between disordered serotonin metabolism and manifestations of human (auto) aggression. Most available work suggests a relationship between diminished 5-HT metabolism and suicidal behavior. Moreover, it seems warranted to hypothesize a relationship between disturbed aggression regulation and diminished central serotonin metabolism. Some major methodological shortcomings in biological suicide research--in particular focused on problems with monoamine studies--are mentioned.

Language: en