Happy
Hormones
,"Happy Hormones": What are they?
• Hormones are chemicals produced by
different glands across your body. They
travel through the bloodstream, acting as
messengers and playing a part in many
bodily processes.
• One of these important functions? Helping
regulate your mood.
• Certain hormones are known to help promote
positive feelings, including happiness and pleasure.
• These “happy hormones” include:
dopamine, serotonine, endorhines and oxitocine.
, Dopamine – The Reward chemical
• Function: Motivation,
Pleasure, Reward
• How it works:
Released when
achieving goals,
experiencing
pleasure, or learning
something new
• Role in mental health:
Dopamine imbalances
are linked to
depression and
addiction
• Chemical
Hormones
,"Happy Hormones": What are they?
• Hormones are chemicals produced by
different glands across your body. They
travel through the bloodstream, acting as
messengers and playing a part in many
bodily processes.
• One of these important functions? Helping
regulate your mood.
• Certain hormones are known to help promote
positive feelings, including happiness and pleasure.
• These “happy hormones” include:
dopamine, serotonine, endorhines and oxitocine.
, Dopamine – The Reward chemical
• Function: Motivation,
Pleasure, Reward
• How it works:
Released when
achieving goals,
experiencing
pleasure, or learning
something new
• Role in mental health:
Dopamine imbalances
are linked to
depression and
addiction
• Chemical
