Selective Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs)
Definition
SNRIs are another type of antidepressant medication that increase levels of norepinephrine and serotonin in the brain by inhibiting their reabsorption into neurons.
Analogy
Imagine SNRIs as bouncers at a club where norepinephrine and serotonin are party-goers. Normally, these party-goers would leave the club early (get reabsorbed into neurons), but our bouncers (SNRIs) keep them inside longer so they can continue to have fun (increase mood-enhancing effects).
Theoretical Perspectives
Reuptake inhibitors are primarily discussed within the biological perspective of psychology, which considers the physiological bases of behavior in humans and animals. This perspective views mental processes as products of neurochemical interactions.Study And Research Findings
Study and Research FindingsRelated terms
Norepinephrine: A neurotransmitter involved in arousal and alertness.
Dual-action Antidepressants: Antidepressants like SNRIs that work on two neurotransmitters instead of just one.
Reuptake Inhibition: The process by which reuptake inhibitors block absorption of neurotransmitters back into neurons.
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