"Mapping the Brain's Emotion Regulation Pathways"

A new study led by Dartmouth researchers has identified specific brain regions involved in regulating emotions, shedding light on how the brain processes and controls emotional responses. By separating emotion generation from emotion regulation, the study pinpointed areas in the anterior prefrontal cortex and higher-level cortical hierarchies that play a key role in regulating emotions. The findings also revealed the involvement of neurotransmitter systems such as cannabinoids, opioids, and serotonin in emotion regulation, with potential implications for mental health treatments and the effects of drugs on depression and other disorders.