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Emotional Wellness

Meaning

Emotional wellness represents a dynamic state of psychological equilibrium where an individual effectively processes feelings, manages stress, and establishes constructive relationships, contributing significantly to overall physiological homeostasis. This is not merely the absence of psychopathology but an active capacity to adapt to life’s hormonal and environmental fluctuations. Optimal emotional health directly influences the hypothalamic-pituitary axes, modulating the release of key stress hormones like cortisol. Maintaining this balance is a critical component of longevity and disease prevention, reflecting a mature capacity for affective regulation.