A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effect of emotion regulation on cortisol

Mikkelsen, Mai Bjørnskov; Tramm, Gitte; Zachariae, Robert; Gravholt, Claus Højbjerg; O’Toole, Mia Skytte

doi:10.1016/j.cpnec.2020.100020

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“…The lacking predictive value of habitual ER-strategies for mood-related changes during the luteal phase may also indicate that the unilateral classification of ER in adaptive v. maladaptive may be reductive and may ignore the dynamic nature of ER (Aldao, 2013 ). Instead, the affective impact of ER-strategies may depend on the flexibility to apply them in accordance with contextual demands and individuals' regulatory goals (Aldao, Sheppes, & Gross, 2015 ; Mikkelsen, Tramm, Zachariae, Gravholt, & O'Toole, 2021 ; Wenzel, Rowland, Weber, & Kubiak, 2020 ). In PMDD, contextual, especially cycle-phase-specific, characteristics may predict the choice and the efficacy of ER-strategies (cf.…”

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“…In experimental studies inducing mental stress, women with affective disorders and women with PMDD show blunted cortisol activity (Hantsoo & Epperson, 2015 ; Zorn et al, 2017 ). In contrast, no clear associations have been identified between induced ER-strategies and cortisol responses in general (Mikkelsen et al, 2021 ). The effects of trait ER-strategies on diurnal cortisol levels outside the lab have also only been rarely examined (Otto, Sin, Almeida, & Sloan, 2018 ).…”

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“…There is also some indication that reappraisal is more effective in the context of controllable stressors (cf. Mikkelsen et al, 2021). Given that women with PMDD often describe themselves as feeling out of control during the late luteal phase (cf.…”

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Effects of cognitive emotion regulation strategies on mood and cortisol in daily life in women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder

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Background The psychological risk factors of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) are not fully understood, but initial evidence points to a potential role of unfavorable cognitive emotion regulation (ER-) strategies. Given the symptom cyclicity of PMDD, ambulatory assessment is ideally suited to capture psychological and physiological processes across the menstrual cycle. Our study examines habitual ER-strategies in women with PMDD and their predictive value for the course of mood and basal cortisol across the cycle in affected women. Methods Women with and without PMDD (n = 61 each) were compared regarding habitual mindfulness, reappraisal, and repetitive negative thinking (RNT). Momentary affect and cortisol output were assessed over two consecutive days per cycle phase (menstrual, follicular, ovulatory, late luteal). Results Women with PMDD reported lower mindfulness, less use of reappraisal and stronger RNT than controls (ps < 0.035). In women with PMDD, higher mindfulness and reappraisal and lower RNT predicted decreased negative and increased positive affect across the menstrual cycle (ps < 0.027). However, women using more favorable ER-strategies displayed stronger mood cyclicity, resulting in stronger mood deterioration in the late luteal phase, thereby resembling women with more unfavorable ER-strategies toward the end of the cycle. Lower mindfulness predicted lower cortisol in the menstrual phase. Conclusions Protective ER-strategies seem to be generally linked to better momentary mood in women with PMDD, but do not appear to protect affected women from premenstrual mood deterioration. Habitual mindfulness, in turn, seems to buffer blunted cortisol activity in women with PMDD, especially in the menstrual phase.

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“…Consistent with previous research on behavioral hormones (Bos et al, 2012), we focus on cortisol, testosterone, and oxytocin. Testosterone has been linked to risk-taking, aggression, social competition, and interactions relevant to reproduction (Bos et al, 2012; Montoya et al, 2012; Prather, 2016), while oxytocin has been linked to social bonding and affiliative behavior toward in-group members (Bos et al, 2012; Prather, 2016), and cortisol has been linked to stress in social evaluative contexts and acute responses to challenges (Dickerson & Kemeny, 2004; Mikkelsen et al, 2021; Prather, 2016).…”

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A review of bodily dysfunction in depression: Empirical findings, theoretical perspectives, and implications for treatment.

Mikkelsen¹,

O’Toole²

2023

Journal of Psychotherapy Integration

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Emotional disturbances are well-recognized features of depression and contemporary psychotherapeutic programs offer a variety of treatment strategies directly targeting these disturbances (e.g., cognitive restructuring, decentering, acceptance). In addition to emotional disturbances, evidence increasingly points to depression also being characterized by profound bodily dysfunction. The goal of the present article is to evaluate the potential of bodily dysfunction as a treatment target in interventions aimed at alleviating emotional problems in depression. We begin by delineating two of the major yet diverging theoretical predictions about the role of the body in and for emotions. We then review evidence of bodily dysfunction in depression with a focus on inflammation, endocrine functioning, the motoric system (i.e., posture and movement), physiological reactivity, and interoception. In our review, we (a) present cross-sectional research investigating differences between healthy and clinical groups, (b) describe experimental evidence, looking at acute and long-term effects of manipulation of bodily parameters on symptoms of depression, and (c) explore longitudinal evidence on how bodily dysfunction may or may not normalize upon successful pharmacological or psychological treatment of depression. We conclude by discussing how bodily dysfunction may be shaping and constraining the emotional lives of depressed individuals and outlining how treatment aimed at alleviating emotional problems in depression may benefit from targeting bodily dysfunction. Public Health Significance StatementThe present study reviews empirical evidence of bodily dysfunction in depression. The findings suggest a variety of bodily alterations in depression that may contribute to emotional disturbances. Treatment targeting the body may be valuable in alleviating emotional problems in depression.

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“…Oxytocin secretion exhibits anti-stress effects, such as suppressing cortisol [ 17 ] and activating parasympathetic activity [ 18 ], and these effects reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease among the owners [ 12 ]. Furthermore, these physiological indicators associated with psychological status such as emotion [ 19 , 20 ]. Several previous studies on dogs and humans have simultaneously assessed multiple physiological and psychological indicators, including autonomic nervous activity, hormone levels, and emotions [ 21 , 22 , 23 ].…”

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Effects of Interactions with Cats in Domestic Environment on the Psychological and Physiological State of Their Owners: Associations among Cortisol, Oxytocin, Heart Rate Variability, and Emotions

Kimura

Masuda

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Interactions with animals, including cats, is believed to influence human health. However, studies that investigate the psychological and physiological effects of interacting with cats in their household environment are limited. In this remote study, 32 cat owners in Japan participated from June to October 2021. They completed two tasks, each on separate days in their homes: one simulating daily cat communication (Interaction condition) and another with no interactions (Rest condition). We quantified emotions (arousal level and pleasure level) before and after each condition using the Two-Dimensional Mood Scale Short-term as well as salivary cortisol and oxytocin levels of owners using enzyme-linked immune-sorbent assay. Autonomic nervous activity (sympathetic and parasympathetic) was also quantified by heart rate variability analysis. The free interaction with cats decreased emotional arousal and parasympathetic activity, and lead to increased heart rates in owners. There was a positive correlation between heart rate and cortisol concentration, and between cortisol and oxytocin concentration. Furthermore, the frequency of petting the cats was negatively correlated with the rate of change in the parasympathetic activity. In contrast, the parasympathetic nerves in the owners were activated under the Rest condition. Hence, the mechanism of health-enhancing effects of cat ownership includes an arousing effect, in contrast to the previously proposed stress-reduction effect. This result can aid in future developments in cat–human relationship studies. However, a detailed study with a larger sample size is needed to draw definite conclusions.

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A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effect of emotion regulation on cortisol

Cited by 10 publications

References 109 publications

Effects of cognitive emotion regulation strategies on mood and cortisol in daily life in women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder

Effects of cognitive emotion regulation strategies on mood and cortisol in daily life in women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder

A review of bodily dysfunction in depression: Empirical findings, theoretical perspectives, and implications for treatment.

Effects of Interactions with Cats in Domestic Environment on the Psychological and Physiological State of Their Owners: Associations among Cortisol, Oxytocin, Heart Rate Variability, and Emotions

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