Mental Health And Our Brain’s Amygdala

This is a collaborative post. The amygdala is a part of the brain that modulates emotions. It’s part of the limbic system, also known as the “emotional brain.” It also regulates emotional states and responses, such as anger, fear, stress, and pleasure. Because it modulates the fear response, an overactive amygdala is greatly affected by your mental health. There might even be times when you may not be able to control your emotions. What’s The Amygdala? Consider the amygdala as the brain’s built-in alarm system. It’s the command center responsible for determining your response to a threat or alarming situation. …