The Neurobiology of Altruism: Why Giving is a Biological Cheat Code | Ep 57

Volunteering is a pharmacological intervention without the pharmacy. In this episode of No Nonsense Psychiatry, we explore how prosocial behavior triggers a "biochemical cocktail" of Oxytocin, Dopamine, and Serotonin. We look at the clinical evidence that shows volunteering reduces systemic inflammation and lowers mortality rates. We provide three actionable reasons why helping others is the fastest way to "quiet" a ruminating brain.