The effects of acute tryptophan depletion on impulsivity and mood in adolescents engaging in non‐suicidal self‐injury

ConclusionsAcute tryptophan depletion caused an impulsive response style and increased attentional capacity. Importantly, the findings suggest that low serotonin function is a vulnerability among female adolescents for engaging in NSSI when in emotional distress. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Source: Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical and Experimental - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: Research Article Source Type: research