Emotions are an important part of our daily lives and we have to manage them effectively in order to achieve an optimal quality of life and wellbeing. Managing emotions involves having the awareness of your emotions and being able to identify them. When you are able to label your emotions, this reduces your stress and anxiety and you will feel less overwhelmed.
SMU Libraries, in support of SMU Mental Health Week 2023, invite you to navigate your journey to mental wellness and build an emotional compass through this specially curated resource list.
Visit our book displays at Level 2, Li Ka Shing Library and Level 3, Kwa Geok Choo Law Library and pick up a read before 26 October 2023!
Books
Li Ka Shing Library Lifestyle Collection Level 2 LB3609.P33 2019
Emotions Revealed: Understanding Faces and Feelings / Paul Ekman
Li Ka Shing Library Level 4 BF591.E36 2004
e-Book
Hardiness: Making Stress Work for You to Achieve Your Life Goals / Paul Bartone & Steven J. Stein
e-Book
Li Ka Shing Library Level 4 BF511.F73 2014
Li Ka Shing Library Level 4 BF576.B698 2019
Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in a Digital Age / Sherry Turkle
Li Ka Shing Library Level 3 P96.T42 T85 2016
Li Ka Shing Library Lifestyle Collection Level 2 BF575.S37 B76 2010
The Upside of Stress: Why Stress Is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It / Kelly McGonigal
Li Ka Shing Library Lifestyle Collection Level 2 BF575.S75 M394 2016
Articles
Know Your Worth and Boost Your Self-Esteem / Health Promotion Board
*Lean Into Negative Emotions. It’s the Healthy Thing to Do. / Melinda Wenner Moyer
My Weekend With an Emotional Support A.I. Companion / Erin Griffith
The Art of Relaxation / Singapore Association for Mental Health
*How to access NYT content as a SMU user:
One-time registration is required using your SMU email address. After you have successfully created your account, you can access the content via website or mobile App.
Videos
E-Motion: Helping People Let Go of Negative Emotions / Play TV
Improving Emotional Resilience (Episode 6) / The Great Courses
Meditation for a Happy Mind and Body (Episode 16) / The Great Courses
Developing Emotional Flexibility (Episode 23) / The Great Courses
Podcasts
Mrs Wong Kwok Leong Student Wellness Centre Self-help Resources
Mrs Wong Kwok Leong Student Wellness Centre curates various opportunities throughout the academic year to help students build emotional resilience. Cultivate your emotional resilience with the tips, resources and programmes curated just for you.
This selection of resources is curated by Li Zhenyan, Librarian, in collaboration with the Mrs Wong Kwok Leong Student Wellness Centre.