Simple English explanation with example
- Balances brain chemicals affecting thoughts
- Reduces hallucinations or delusions
- Helps stabilise mood and behaviour
- Calms overactive brain signals
- Example: improves symptoms of schizophrenia
Scientific explanation
- Modulates dopamine receptor activity
- Alters serotonin neurotransmission
- Reduces central nervous system overactivity
- Influences receptor binding in brain pathways
- Produces antipsychotic and mood stabilising effects