Biochemical abnormalities in schizophenia
Biochemical Theories Schizophrenia is presently thought to be probably due to a functional increase of dopamine at the postsynaptic receptor, though other neurotransmitters such as serotonin (especially 5-HT2 receptors), GABA and acetylcholine are also presumably involved. Ref: A Sho Textbook of Psychiatry, Niraj Ahuja, 7th Edition, pg. no. 63
Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
Increased dopamine
Increased dopamine and increased serotonin
Decreased dopamine
Decreased dopamine and decreased serotonin
Increased dopamine and increased serotonin