1. suicide
... a contributing factors in suicidal behaviour. Some research states that alterations in neurotransmitters in the brain, such as serotonin, are accompanied by a greater tendency for suicidal behaviour. Reduced levels of this chemical have been discovered in post-mortems of individuals that have turned to suicide as a solution. In the brain, there are natural antidepressants present, such as norepinephrine and serotonin. An imbalance ... behaviour, but are not the only causes of it. Suicide is the result of years of built up emotion such as hopelessness, guilt, sorrow, loneliness, fear, etc....
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