Emotional Control and Its Importance
Emotional control is important to understand, manage, and express our emotions. It is necessary to control emotions in order to deal with healthy emotions, strengthen relationships, and reduce stress.

The death of school principal Ibrahim Oktugan, who was shot by former student Y.K. in Istanbul Eyüpsultan, once again emphasized the importance of emotional control in adolescents and young people.
Emotional Control and Childhood
Prof. Dr. H. Nermin Çelen stated that emotional control is learned from childhood through family and peers. Negative behaviors such as violence within the family can negatively affect a child’s emotional regulation.
Emotional Control in Adolescence
Prof. Dr. Çelen expressed that emotions are more intense during adolescence and controlling emotions is dependent on brain development. Lack of emotional control can lead to different problems in adolescence.
Freeze Response and Violence
Negative circumstances and weak emotional control can trigger the freeze response and feelings of anger. Prof. Dr. Çelen noted that internal violence can also be externalized and that violence can affect everyone regardless of gender.
Emotional control is related to emotional intelligence. Prof. Dr. Çelen emphasized the importance of special programs and professional help in increasing emotional intelligence.