PSYC 250 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Syrian Arab News Agency, Endorphins
Document Summary
People who enjoy good emotional health have control over their emotions and behavior. Additionally, they are able to handle life"s challenges, build strong relationships, and recover from setbacks. However, just as it takes effort to have good physical health, it also takes considerable effort to have good mental and emotional health. Improving emotional health can be a rewarding and highly beneficial experience, in all aspects of life. Emotional health or mental health is general psychological well-being. It includes how you feel about yourself, the quality of relationships, and the ability to handle feelings and deal with difficulties. Good emotional health is not just the absence of mental health problems. Being mentally or emotionally healthy is much more than being free from depression, anxiety or other psychological problems. These positive characteristics of emotional health allow you to participate in life fully through meaningful activities and solid relationships. Furthermore, these positive characteristics also help to cope with life"s challenges and stresses.
