What is Emotional Health ?

Definition of emotional health! And it’s an Example.

Before delving into the definitions , we must first understand what health is ? A person’s health is the condition of their body and the extent to which it is free from Illness or is able to resist illness.(Collins english dictionary). https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/extent

World health organization (W.H.O) defines health as” health is a state of complete well being of an individual, emotionally, mentally, socially and spiritually not just the absence of diseases”. With this definition, we can refer to human emotion as a subject to health, and we can now define emotional health.in nut shel

“State of Positive Psychological Functioning Is Emotional Health”

Real life example.

Emotional health refers to your ability to recognise, manage, and express your feelings. Happiness ,sadness anger – Good or bad is emotion.For example, a person who suppresses his feelings is less healthy than someone who expresses his feelings. Furthermore, suppressing unpleasant feeling will not help you achieve emotional well-being. Indeed, listening to and responding to your passion leads to happiness, which allows you to be resilient and gives you the strength to deal with everything in your life.

Environmental factors do have an impact on people’s ability to express their feelings. According to some research, illnesses such as cardiovascular disease and immune system suppression can be linked to distress (Stewart-Brown, 1998).Every turn could lead to distress. Someone who maintains a healthy lifestyle will be better able to handle large waves as the swell builds. The long-term benefits are similar to those of a physically healthy lifestyle.

https://www.mhanational.org/issues/federal-and-state-role-mental-health

Common signs of Emotional health illness

• People who are in distress are more prone to physical illness.
• Isolation from friends, family, and coworkers
• Lower energy levels than usual
• Sleeping too much or too little ,
• Eating too much or too little,
• substance abuse.
• Thoughts that race
• Workplace performance is lower than usual, and there are more interpersonal conflicts than usual.
• Irritability, guilt, hopelessness,
• feelings of worthlessness
• ignoring personal hygiene and care.

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