Neuroemotions and mental health: an analysis from Neuroscience

Abstract

This study explores the world of neuroemotions, analyzing the questions: how do emotions influence brain activity, how do they affect emotional imbalances and generate mental health disorders, and how do emotions interact with brain processes, influencing mental health? The objective is to understand how emotions affect mental health, and their relationship between the limbic system, prefrontal cortex and emotional regulation in order to make interventions in mental health. The study variables include emotional behavior, cognition and decision making. The methods applied are analytical - synthetic in the review of neuroscientific studies on how emotions affect the brain and surveys on the emotional impact on daily life were analyzed. The results: in emotional behavior, a majority of respondents show behavioral changes when they feel overwhelmed, reflecting emotional vulnerability. In cognition, difficulty concentrating under emotional stress was observed, suggesting that emotional state affects cognitive performance. Regarding decision making, intense emotions complicate the making of important decisions, evidencing the need for emotional regulation strategies. Conclusions: emotions significantly influence behavior, cognition and decision making. Developing emotional regulation skills and fostering