A new book gives guidance on research-based ways to manage our emotions more effectively without suppressing them.

If, for example, you’re feeling upset after a bad day, getting a hug or patting a dog can reduce levels of the stress hormone ...

we are told to brush painful emotions under the rug or we learn maladaptive ways of coping. As psychotherapists, we’ve ...

In his new book, Shift, psychologist and neuroscientist Ethan Kross busts common assumptions about how to manage big feelings ...

To find out more, we asked Knight to talk us through some of the best ways to release and deal with pent-up emotions. Here’s what she had to say. The physical act of writing down how you’re ...

Every adult—and especially every parent—can use a sturdy toolbox of healthy ways to handle intense emotions. If we don’t have that, we are likely to try desperately to shove the feelings ...

While there are many ways to influence one’s emotional state for the better, emotion regulation often involves what experts call “down-regulation,” or reducing the intensity of emotions.

Emotional blackmail might sound like a complicated term, but it’s simple in execution: it’s when someone uses guilt, fear, or ...

Learn how exercise helps regulate emotions and manage stress with practical tips for emotional fitness through movement.

Cecilia lives in Carahatas, a coastal village in Cuba threatened by rising sea levels caused by climate change. Experts ...

Adults have a very similar way of looking at frustrating situations ... Children's developing brains may not be fully equipped to deal with big emotions. As parents and carers, we can help ...