Emotional and Cognitive Process Interaction - Impact on Decision-Making and Mental Health

Explore the complex interplay between emotional and cognitive processes in this TEDx talk by Prof. Dr. med. Detlef E. Dietrich. Discover how emotion-cognition coupling can be leveraged to enhance therapeutic interventions, improve recognition memory, and boost creativity through emotional stimuli. Learn about the effects of self-induced mood states, affective disorders, psychotropic compounds, and even Borna Disease virus-1 infection on cognitive functions and risk-taking behaviors. Gain valuable insights into the profound impact emotions have on decision-making and mental health. Drawing from his extensive experience as a Professor of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Dr. Dietrich shares his research findings on neurophysiological aspects of emotion/cognition coupling processes and biological factors in the treatment of affective disorders. Understand the significance of this research in the field of psychiatry and its implications for improving mental health treatments and interventions.