In the silent shadows of the unit devoted to affects, we let ourselves sink into a feeling of well-being. Suddenly, harsh light and cries make us jump and we are plunged into a world of stress and anxiety. The "garden of delights" has suddenly turned into a "torture chamber". Here, we measure the impact of environment on emotions.
Guided by the pursuit of pleasure or our "reward system", each one of us subconsciously organises their defence when confronted with such stimuli…

What are the mechanisms and chemistry of affects?

How do affective states and consciousness of these states influence memory and thought?

How does depression modify affects and how can it be treated?