Emotional dysregulation is when you feel swept away by your emotional reactions. A psychologist recommended a few simple exercises to try when you feel dysregulated. They involve flexible thinking, ...

In a first-of-its-kind clinical trial published in the Journal of Sport and Health Science, researchers explored how a year of aerobic exercise affects the biology of stress and emotion. The ...

As the director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, I recently warned that we are facing an overreaction epidemic. The response to my warning has been, perhaps predictably, extreme.

Emotional regulation skills for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) may include identifying triggers, managing stress, and trying breathing exercises. OCD involves distressing, intrusive, and ...

A new study published in the journal Psychological Reports indicates that just three minutes of slow, controlled breathing can improve a person’s ability to manage their emotional responses to ...

Emotional self-regulation refers to a person’s ability to manage their emotions and impulses. It is an important part of overall mental and physical well-being. Emotional self-regulation is a skill ...

Below, Marc Brackett shares five key insights from his new book, Dealing with Feeling: Use Your Emotions to Create the Life You Want. Emotion regulation is one of the most important skills for both ...

Cowritten by Sarah Sperber and Tchiki Davis, Ph.D. Do you have a hard time regulating your emotions? Do you wonder what's going on when your emotions feel dysregulated (or out of control)? The ...

As a mother of two small kids, motherhood is a primary identity for me and it shapes so much of how I view myself, what I do with my time, and the choices I make in my life. Thoughts cross my mind day ...

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