How should we talk about our emotions?

• Emotional regulation is an important clinical skill that patients benefit from learning; psychologists recommend structured approaches to help patients understand and manage their emotional responses effectively
• Healthcare professionals should consider incorporating emotional literacy and regulation techniques into patient consultations, as this supports better mental health outcomes
• Clinical psychologists can provide evidence-based guidance on emotion management strategies that doctors may signpost patients towards for improved wellbeing

Kimberley asks her guest, clinical psychologist Dr Emma Hepburn, how we can manage and regulate our emotions.

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