Positive emotions increase the health and well being of individuals. Such emotions are considered a therapy for conditions which may lead to depression. On the contrary, negative emotions such as sorrow, anxiety and fear increase risks of mental related illness. They narrow an individual’s perception on taking life positive that are known to promote wellbeing. Positive emotions encourage an individual to take action and persevere during life’s difficult moments in an attempt to promote their chances of survival. On the other hand, negative emotions increase the chances of suicidal cases (Turner, 2009, par. 4). A specific part of brain is responsible for the changes of individuals’ emotions. For example, Subthalamic Nucleus (STN) increases emotional processing when it is stimulated. Emotional disorders can be managed by the use of such antidepressants as citalopram and Reboxetine. The antidepressants help in the recognition of either negative or positive emotions on a patient. This essay seeks to find out the relationship between emotions and health. In addition, it will also explore the prevailing health effects associated with either positive or negative emotions. Individuals with constant negative emotions mostly have suicidal thoughts. Such emotions are more often triggered by chronic illnesses. Individuals suffering from terminal illness mostly feel frustrated; they always wish that their life could come to an end in order to alleviate their sufferings. However, negative emotions due to poor health do not preclude positive emotions. Positive thoughts still exist and in fact help in mitigating the effects of chronic illness like pain (Fredrickson, 2007, par.1). Happiness increases positive thinking and sense of satisfaction in life amidst difficulties in life. Some individuals who suffer from chronic illness use positive emotions as a therapy. They constantly encourage themselves that they can make it in life regardless of their misfortunes. Studies carried out on primary care patients who suffered from depression show a significant correlation between suicidal thoughts and emotional disorder. The correlation was positive on patients who suffered from severe chronic disorders. On the other hand, positive emotions and happiness had a negative correlation. Degree of happiness came out as a moderator linking chronic illness and anguish with suicidal thoughts. Individuals who experienced many happy moments registered fewer incidences of suicidal thoughts than those who had few happy moments. Individuals who cultivate positive emotions and happiness suffered from fewer health problems as opposed to those who were mostly sad and had negative emotions. Health outcome on happier people is attributed to more volitional behaviors, healthy relationships and greater enthusiasm towards future guided goals (Vicente & Biseula et al 2009, par.1) Emotional changes are thought to be affected by Subthalamic Nucleus (STN). A study carried out by Schneider and colleagues in 2003 showed that stimulation of STN increased emotional processing. However, the study did not identify how to differentiate the emotions, that is whether they were positive or negative. Subthalamic nuclei play a significant role in emotional reactions, when stimulated it may trigger positive or negative emotions upon stimulation. Individuals who have positive emotions may have their STN triggered in order to increase the level of happiness. Happiness promotes a healthy life by reducing risks of diseases. However, it is difficult to regulate negative emotions since stimulation of STN does not indicate whether the emotions proces