Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Many people come to therapy seeking support when they’re struggling with intense emotions or feeling lost after emotional breakdowns.

It can be incredibly tough, especially if we were close to them. Sadness is a common emotion when a parent dies. We can't talk to them, visit them, or celebrate holidays with them anymore.

A clear link between negative emotions like anger, sadness and anxiety and an elevated risk for heart attacks and strokes had previously been established by observational studies. READ MORE ...

Some of the most common physical responses when experiencing negative emotions are: Another way to become more adept at avoiding our negative reactions is to understand which conditions at work ...