Emotional health is a person’s ability to accept and manage feelings through challenge and change. People who are emotionally healthy are in control of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. They’re able to cope with life’s challenges. Emotional health is having both an awareness of your emotions and the ability to manage and express those feelings in an age-appropriate manner.

Mood and anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses. About one in seven Singaporeans have experienced a mood or anxiety disorder at some point of their lives