THE PHYSIOLOGICAL
BASIS
The limbic system is the area of the brain most heavily implicated in emotion and memory.
Its structures include the hypothalamus, thalamus, amygdala, hippocampus etc
WHERE DO EMOTIONS HAPPEN?
EMOTIONAL DISORDERS
oDepression
oAnxiety
oEating disorders
DEPRESSION SIGNALS
•Feeling sad for a long time
•Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed
•Changes in appetite
•Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much
•Loss of energy or increased fatigue
•Increase in purposeless physical activity (e.g., inability to sit still, pacing, handwringing) or slowed movements or speech (these actions must be severe enough to be observable by others)
•Feeling worthless or guilty
•Difficulty thinking, concentrating or making decisions
•Thoughts of death or suicide
COPING WITH NEGATIVE
EMOTIONS
•Focusing on Your Body (breathe, focus on senses, exercise)
•Practice progressive muscle relaxation (tensing and then releasing your muscles in groups)
•Practice mindfulness
•Learn to name your emotions
•Try to meditate
•Learn self-soothing behaviors
(listening to favorite music, taking shower)
THANK YOU FOR YOUR
ATTENTION