Brain's Emotion Centre

Emotional processing is distributed across a network of interconnected brain regions, each contributing to different aspects of emotional experience, regulation, and expression.

The amygdala is a complex structure of cells nestled in the middle of the brain, adjacent to the hippocampus (which is associated with memory formation). It is part of the limbic system and plays a key role in processing emotions and emotional reactions.

This fundamental property is vital for brain function, enabling learning and adaptation. It allows the brain to be extraordinarily adaptable.