Researchers map how the brain regulates emotions

• The study isolates brain regions responsible for regulating emotions, aiding in understanding resilience and mental health.
• Specific cortical areas, particularly in the anterior prefrontal cortex, are identified as crucial for emotion regulation.
• Neurotransmitter systems such as serotonin and opioids intersect with emotion regulation, offering insights into potential treatment avenues.
• The amygdala responds similarly to aversive experiences regardless of whether individuals regulate their emotions, indicating the cortex's role in emotional responses.
• Understanding these brain mechanisms can inform more effective therapeutic approaches, including the integration of psychological and pharmaceutical treatments.