What Is Emotional Regulation? A Child Psychologist Explains

What Is Emotional Regulation? A Child Psychologist Explains

By Jessica Griffin, UMass Chan Medical School 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 negativ…