EMOTION & BRAIN
Our brain is a complicated organ, responsible for thought, memory, bodily processes, and emotions.
Until recently, the specifics of how the brain works eluded people. Now, with scientific advancements and the internet, those who find the brain and its inner workings interesting can go online to research the answers. Starting from a passing thought which evolved into a genuine interest, this website is a culmination of research into the science behind our emotions. How are love and stress related? How can understanding fear help those with PTSD? Click through the menu above to find out.
WHY MAKE A WEBSITE?
And yet, it is the basis of our "fight or flight" response, which has kept our predecessors alive for thousands of years. It is what makes us nowadays feel anxious and depressed, in between Covid and our daily responsibilities, but also allows us to feel happiness when we least expect it. These emotions start in different regions of the brain, and while researchers are still trying to understand better, we can pinpoint several regions that play a part: the limbic cortex, the amygdala, and the hypothalamus.
Compared to the rest of the brain's responsibilities, emotions may seem tiny in comparison.
A SHORT LESSON ON THE (EMOTIONAL) BRAIN