Mental Health DailyResearch. Evidence. Perspective.Published research on ventral striatum.
In a randomized trial of 111 young adults, one 100-mg dose of amisulpride led to higher blood flow in the ventral striatum than placebo, with or without depression. No other reward region ch…
Read articleA 244-person functional MRI study found no significant evidence that ventral striatum activation during reward anticipation works as an endophenotype — a measurable trait used to connect inh…
Read articleIt’s no secret that many people experience great pleasure when they have sex. The brain lights up and dopamine levels to prompt feelings of significant pleasure until climax. Would you belie…
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