Probing Serotonin and Maternal Behavior

University of Nebraska-Lincoln psychologist Ming Li studies the behavioral and biological mechanisms underlying maternal behavior. His aim is to better understand the psychological, environmental and biological factors involved in postpartum mental disorders. Findings could lead to better therapies for new moms struggling with depression and other behavioral problems. 

Read more about this and other University of Nebraska-Lincoln research in the 2013-2014  UNL Research Report. See Understanding Postpartum Depression:  http://research.unl.edu/annualreport/2014/understanding-postpartum-depression-2/