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We now know how our brain works to overcome negative emotions

Researchers have identified a network of structures in the brain that may help us to regulate negative emotions when we see something upsetting

By Moheb Costandi

3 July 2023

A reduced ability to regulate emotional responses has been linked to certain mental health conditions

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Patterns of brain activity may show when a person is actively working to overcome negative emotions. With further research, this could help to identify those most at risk of developing certain mental health conditions or assess how people with such conditions are responding to treatment.

A reduced ability to control emotional responses, known as emotional dysregulation, has been linked with and , as well as conditions such as anxiety and depression. Earlier studies have …

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