Title: Helpful vs Harmful: Ways to Manage Emotions | Mental Health America
Headings: Helpful vs Harmful: Ways to Manage Emotions
Helpful vs Harmful: Ways to Manage Emotions
Denial
Withdrawal
Bullying
Self-harm
Substance use
Pause Acknowledge Think Help
Step 1: Pause.
Step 2: Acknowledge what you’re feeling.
Step 3: Think.
Step 4: Help.
If you are having trouble thinking of ways to help yourself, try one (or a few) from this list:
Mood Boosters
Address Your Basic Needs
Process Feelings
Problem Solving
Volunteering/Acts of Kindness
Hobbies/Stress Relievers
Relaxation Exercises
Ask for Help
If nothing seems to work...

Content: extreme loneliness, misunderstanding, anger, and distorted thinking. We need to interact with other people to keep us balanced. Bullying
Bullying is when a person uses force, threats, or ridicule to show power over others. People typically take part in bullying behavior because they don’t feel good about themselves and making someone else feel bad makes them feel better about themselves or feel less alone. It is harmful to both the bully and the person being bullied and does not address underlying issues. Self-harm
Self-harm can take many forms including: cutting, starving one’s self, binging and purging, or participating in dangerous behavior. Many people self-harm because they feel like it gives them control over emotional pain. While self-harming may bring temporary relief, these behaviors can become addictive and can lead people to be more out of control and in greater pain than ever. Substance use
Substance use is the use of alcohol and other drugs to make a person feel better or numb about painful situations.