Oxytocin may enhance social function in psychiatric disorders
Wednesday, March 4, 2015 - 13:50
in Psychology & Sociology
Inducing the release of brain oxytocin may be a viable therapeutic option for enhancing social function in psychiatric disorders, including autism spectrum disorders and schizophrenia, researchers suggest. The oxytocin system is well-known for creating a bond between a mother and her newborn baby, and oxytocin is a lead drug candidate for treating social deficits in autism.