HOW ATTACHMENT CONTROLS OUR STRESS LEVELS: INSIGHT INTO BRAIN RESEARCH
HOW ATTACHMENT CONTROLS OUR STRESS LEVELS: INSIGHT INTO BRAIN RESEARCH

Summary/Abstract: This systematic literature review highlights the formative effects of early childhood attachment experiences on stress regulation and physiological adaptability later in life. Our analysis of studies from leading scientific databases emphasises that individuals with secure attachment histories show more efficient cortisol regulation and faster return to baseline stress hormone levels. The article reveals the neurobiological mechanisms underpinning these processes, in particular the functions of the prefrontal cortex, amygdala and hippocampus in emotional and stress-related processing. Further findings show that the benefits of secure attachments persist into adulthood. These insights emphasize the urgency of developing educational practices based on biological evidence to promote effective stress management strategies from childhood onwards and thus strengthen emotional and mental health in the long term.

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