What is good emotional health?

People with good emotional health are aware of their thoughts, feelings and behaviors. They have learned healthy ways to cope with the stress and problems that are a normal part of life. They feel good about themselves and have healthy relationships.

However, many things that happen in your life can disrupt your emotional health and lead to strong feelings of sadness, stress or anxiety. These things include:

• Being laid off from your job

• Having a child leave or return home

• Dealing with the death of a loved one

• Getting divorced or married

• Suffering an illness or an injury

• Getting a job promotion

• Experiencing money problems

• Moving to a new home

• Having a baby.

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