Emotional Health

Emotional health, as defined by healthline.com, is a state of positive psychological functioning and is a fundamental aspect of fostering resilience, self-awareness, and overall contentment. It can be thought of as an extension of mental health; it's the "optimal functioning" end of the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that make up both our inner and outer worlds.

The most important thing we want you to do is:  Seek help if you need it!!

Emotions are often difficult to control, but the development of coping strategies to temper them can help develop a pattern of RESPONSE, not REACTION to emotion provoking situations.
Coping strategies can include:

• Meditation
• Journaling
• Listening to music
• Talking to close friends or family
• Speaking to a therapist or spiritual leader
• Relaxation Breath Relaxation Breathing Technique

***2 Important Emotional Health Resource Links***

Access Emotional/Mental Health Self-Screening Tools at the following link:

Check In With Yourself!

Discover Accessible Resources for Diagnosis and Assistance at the link below:

Seek Help If You Need It!

If you have questions please email:
Renee McNeely, Assistant Dean mcneely@etsu.edu
Graduate Medical Education (GME)