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Emotional Wellness is the ability to be aware of feelings and expressing them in a healthy manner. You learn to adjust to change and cope with stress.To obtain emotional wellness one must reach the ability to make personal choices and decisions based on the combination of feelings, thoughts, philosophies and behaviors
Must be able to manage life in a rewarding way and take responsibility for you actions.This leads into the aspect of functioning as an independent, while knowing when and how to ask for help. Stress and emotional anxiety may part of life that is hard to dismiss, however learning the tools to deal with stress can help maintain physical, mental and overall psychological health.
As college students’ problems seem never-ending: roommate problems, academic pressure, relationship tension, family and financial issues. Many of these issues may lead to depression or anxiety on one form or another.
It is important to seek a physician for medication or counseling.
Untreated depression can affect:
- Physical health
- Physical appearance
- Academic performance
- Social activity
- Work environment
Anxiety can disrupt our ability to complete daily tasks; however, there are many ways to cope with anxiety.
- Maintaining regular healthy activities
- Eating
- Sleeping
- Exercise
- Taking time to be with family and/or friends
- Stress management
- Mediation
- Relaxation techniques can help
Seeking help through counseling can help identify the aspects in life that cause you anxiety, depression, stress and ways to manage your symptoms.