As we discussed in Parts I and II, emotions are automatic signals from our body that help us survive and thrive. But, sometimes our body sends emotions that are stronger than the situation requires. In Part III, we learn about emotions that are out of balance — when emotions are…

Our previous article, What is Mental Health: Part I, we explored how emotions are signals from our body, similar to hunger, and they push us to act by being uncomfortable sensations and changing how we think.

People are talking more about mental health recently, but we never hear an explanation of what mental health actually is because it’s really complex. But, we all have to deal with the ups and downs of life — so better understanding what mental health is and how it works can…