Emotion regulation depends on nervous system capacity—timing matters more than technique. Suppression and expression are ...

In a recent study, CU Boulder’s Robert Moulder and colleagues find that individuals with trait neuroticism rarely modify how they respond to negative emotions Emotions, like temperatures, go up and ...

A new study is among the first of its kind to separate activity relating to emotion generation from emotion regulation in the human brain. The findings provide new insights that could help inform ...

As the director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, I recently warned that we are facing an overreaction epidemic. The response to my warning has been, perhaps predictably, extreme.

Experiencing feelings of being overwhelmed, stressed and anxious can occur relatively quickly. That’s why emotional self-regulation (ESR) is such an important skill. It helps us manage emotions, cope ...

Growing up before widespread digital connectivity fostered specific emotional strengths in earlier generations, including delayed gratification and higher frustration tolerance. These individuals also ...

Everyone can experience difficulties managing their emotions or reactions to events in their lives. Several strategies can help, such as deep breathing, sensory grounding, mindfulness, acceptance, and ...