Oxytocin and Stress-related Disorders: Neurobiological Mechanisms and Treatment Opportunities

Novel pharmacotherapies that improve outcomes for individuals with stress-related psychiatric disorders are needed. The neurohormone oxytocin (OT) is a promising candidate given its influence on the social–emotional brain. In this review, we present an overview of evidence supporting OT’s utility fo...

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Main Authors: Lauren M. Sippel, Casey E. Allington, Robert H. Pietrzak, Ilan Harpaz-Rotem, Linda C. Mayes, Miranda Olff
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2017-02-01
Series:Chronic Stress
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2470547016687996