Valentine's Week: Expert Advice on Managing Love's Thrill and Adolescent Emotions

• Valentine's Week, culminating on February 14th, brings nervous excitement and physiological changes in young people.
• Dr. Ranjan Bhattacharya, a psychiatrist, offers advice on managing neurological aspects during this period.
• Hormones like serotonin (feel-good) and oxytocin (love/bonding) play a significant role in these emotional responses.
• The amygdala, an emotional center, becomes hyper-charged during adolescence, intensifying feelings.
• Parents are advised to understand these natural processes, allowing love to flourish while managing nervous excitement.