A decreased ability to regulate emotional responses has been linked to certain mental illnesses
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Patterns of brain activity can show when a person is actively working to overcome negative emotions. With further research, this could help identify those most at risk of developing certain mental health conditions or assess how people with such conditions respond to treatment.
A decreased ability to control emotional responses, known as emotional dysregulation, has been linked to depression drug abuse And suicidal thoughts and attemptsas well as conditions such as anxiety and…