Stress can affect the ability to control the brain's feelings: Study

Sydney, May 22 (IANS). According to a study, acute tension can disrupt the ability of the brain to control feelings, especially with those struggling with mental health problems such as depression, anxiety or personality disorder. Xinhua news agency reported that researchers at Edith Kovan University (ECU) of Australia found that stress could temporarily affect brain functioning capabilities. These abilities, such as working memory, impulse control and flexibility, are very important to control emotions and decide under pressure. The university’s TJ Scott said that these executive capabilities are very important to control emotional reactions, especially in difficult situations. He said our research shows that people with stress -related deviations may be more sensitive to impeding their executive abilities. Executive abilities, such as remembering and using information, are very important for maintaining impulse control, mourning to change, maintaining emotional balance. The research team has reviewed 17 international studies and found that stress greatly affects the working memory among people suffering from depression, and weakening the impulses control among people with a boundary line personality disorder. Study co-author and ECU professor Joan Dixon said the results show why some people are unable to provide good answers to general drugs such as cognitive behavioral therapy. If acute tension impedes mental processes that help control emotions, it can weaken the person’s ability to take advantage of these treatments, especially if tension is too high. Study suggests that acute stress affects executive capabilities, but researchers say that more research is needed to understand personal differences and improve treatment strategies. Researchers have also suggested to develop cognitive skills before emotionally intensive medical sessions. Scott said it is important to understand how stress affects the action of the brain to improve mental health results. -Ians PSK/As Share This Story Tags