Part 3: Dopamine explains motivation and madness Dopamine is the reward chemical, it fuels motivation and pleasure. When it’s too low, you’ll see depression or Parkinson’s symptoms. Too high? Hallucinations and delusions — that is schizophrenia’s positive symptoms. Save this if you are building your dopamine memory map.👌 Follow RoyalPearlz Health and Wellness and join me in next Part as we go over the four dopamine pathways every PMHNP student must know.#pmhnpexam #nursingexamprep #nursepractit

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