Psychology
The Neurobiological Basis of Emotion Regulation and Its Disorders
Quick fact
The prefrontal cortex, the brain's 'control center,' is the last region to fully develop, which is why teenagers often have more intense emotional reactions than adults.
Why this is interesting
You know that moment when you feel a wave of panic or anger rising? Your brain is actually engaging a finely tuned battle between emotional impulses and calming control—and when that battle fails, it can lead to disorders like anxiety or depression.