5-HT2A receptors have been found in many regions of the human brain including: the cortex, brainstem areas, olfactory bulb, limbic system and basal ganglia.5-HT2A receptor has been implicated in many mental disorders including: schizophrenia, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), attention deficit–hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and autism spectrum disorders