PTSD recovery may be linked to serotonin

Researchers in Australia say people may inherit a factor related to serotonin that may affect recovery from post-traumatic stress disorder. (Source: Health News - UPI.com

PTSD recovery may be linked to serotonin

The Serotonin System Influences Vulnerability To And Treatment For PTSD

There is a great deal of interest in factors that contribute to the vulnerability to developing post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. One factor that appears to contribute to the heritable vulnerability to PTSD is a variation in the gene that codes for the serotonin transporter, also known as the serotonin uptake site. Having a shorter version of the serotonin transporter gene appears to increase one's risk for depression and PTSD after exposure to extremely stressful situations.

The Serotonin System Influences Vulnerability To And Treatment For PTSD