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What is emotional regulation? A child psychologist explains

If you've followed mental health topics on TikTok or Instagram lately, you have probably heard the term emotional regulation. But emotional regulation isn't just a trendy buzzword.

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If you've followed mental health topics on TikTok or Instagram lately, you have probably heard the term emotional regulation. But emotional regulation isn't just a trendy buzzword. It's a nuanced concept that psychologists like me have been studying for decades . At its core, emotional regulation is how well someone can manage their emotions—whether positive ones, like excitement and joy, or negative, more uncomfortable ones, like jealousy and anger.

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