Regulating Mood

Definition

Regulating mood refers to the ability to control or manage emotions and mental states, such as feeling happy, sad, or anxious.

Related terms

Emotion Regulation: The process of managing and modifying emotions to adapt to changing circumstances.

Limbic System: A group of brain structures involved in emotion processing and regulation.

Amygdala: An almond-shaped structure within the limbic system that plays a key role in processing emotions, particularly fear responses.