The Mental Self

Strictly speaking, it is not possible to control your emotions. However, your thought processes often determine how you assess a situation, and it’s that assessment where emotions can come into play.
Mental health is a state of well-being in which an individual can cope with everyday stressors, work productively, reach his or her full potential, and contribute to their community.
Emotions drive our actions - for example, a fight, flight or freeze response. Emotions tell others that we’re dealing with stressors and may need support. Emotions have wisdom. They tell us something important in our life is changing or needs attention.