What causes hallucinations in mental illness?
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Your brain consists of billions of cells called neurons. Neurons send signals to one another at high rates of speed via connections between them called synapses. Various chemicals (called neurotransmitters) are released at the synapse.
Abnormalities in the conduction of signals between synapses in various mental disorders can lead to hallucinations; and drugs can sometimes rebalance the types of neurotransmitters released at synapses, as well normalize signals sent and received by neurons.
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