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Stop “Catching” Stress: A Mirror Neuron Trick that Works

By Dr David R Hamilton | July 16, 2025

Your Mirror Neuron System doesn’t just mirror actions. It mirrors emotions.

This means that when you spend time around people who are stressed, anxious, angry, or happy or cheerful… your brain tends to copy them.