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mood regulation

[/muːd ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃən/]
noun
regulação do humor
1. The ability to manage, control, or modulate one's emotional states and affective responses
Mood regulation is essential for maintaining mental health and well-being.
A regulação do humor é essencial para manter a saúde mental e o bem-estar.
2. Psychological or behavioral strategies used to influence emotional experiences
Therapy teaches patients various techniques for mood regulation.
A terapia ensina aos pacientes várias técnicas de regulação do humor.
3. The neurobiological process of maintaining emotional equilibrium
Impaired mood regulation can be a symptom of bipolar disorder.
A regulação prejudicada do humor pode ser um sintoma do transtorno bipolar.
NYC Slang
keeping it together, keeping your cool
Synonyms
emotion regulationaffective controlemotional managementmood management
Antonyms
mood dysregulationemotional instabilityaffective lability

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
regulação do humor
Standard term used in psychology and mental health contexts
São Paulo
controle emocional
Common alternative in colloquial usage
Rio de Janeiro
manejo do estado emocional
More formal alternative
Portugal
regulação do humor
Standard term, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep one's emotions in check
get a grip on oneself
manter o equilíbrio emocional
controlar o temperamento
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