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Emotional Regulation

Meaning

Emotional regulation is the complex physiological and psychological process by which an individual consciously or unconsciously influences which emotions they have, when they have them, and how they experience and express these emotions. It is a fundamental aspect of mental health, impacting social functioning and overall well-being. Hormonal fluctuations, particularly those involving cortisol, estrogen, and progesterone, are known to exert a powerful influence on the neural circuits responsible for this regulatory capacity.