If you are like most people, you probably don’t want to study neurochemistry to self-regulate your mental health. There are easier ways to use neuropsychology to help regulate your mental state. Like how for stress, people usually mention how breathing exercise and meditation, is common advice. However, when feeling anxious and going for a walk, physical activity deactivates the amygdala. When people are feeling sad, the best thing to do is acknowledge your feelings and do some physical tasks, to distract and so your body releases endorphins. If you are feeling impulsive or angry, and want to calm down, try dilating your gaze, either by looking out a window, or by looking into the distance. This will help you be able to think more clearly. If you have issues with motivation, try staring at something related to what you’re trying to get motivated for a minute. This type of meditation will sometimes give a person a quick boost of motivation for whatever task they are trying to complete. If you are feeling depressed due to insecurity, or a feeling of low self-worth, you may want to spend some time writing down your strength, to override any negative thoughts.

Knowing how your brain works and how to activate certain chemical processes within your brain. Up above are samples of quick fixes, that might not always work since, what triggers different neurological responses, usually varies from person to person.