How to Cope With Difficult Emotions: A Skill That Can Be Learned
Mental health specialists in Kosovo stress that emotional regulation is a skill that can be developed with training and professional support.
PRISHTINA — Coping with difficult emotions and hard moments is not an inborn trait but a skill that can be learned over time, according to an article published by Telegrafi on April 21 that brings together recommendations from psychotherapists and mental health experts.
Telegrafi notes that modern societies, including Kosovo, are increasingly facing problems of anxiety, depression and stress-related disorders. The pandemic, economic hardship and social changes have driven a rise in demand for mental health services in recent years.
Strategies That Help
According to the article, cognitive-behavioural therapies (CBT), mindfulness and emotional regulation techniques are based on scientifically tested practices that teach a person to identify automatic thoughts, review them and develop functional behaviours. Physical activity, adequate sleep and healthy social ties are supporting factors.
According to Telegrafi’s paraphrase, the experts quoted stress that “seeking professional help is not a sign of weakness but a mature step towards regaining emotional balance”, urging citizens not to give up on specialised consultations.
In Kosovo, mental health services are offered at community mental health centres, at psychiatry clinics within QKUK and in private practice. Professional associations of psychologists and psychiatrists continuously call for an increase in the number of specialists and broader coverage in smaller municipalities.
Stigma around mental health remains a real obstacle for many citizens who hesitate to seek help. Awareness campaigns over the past year, supported by international and local organisations, have especially targeted young people and employers, promoting the concept of “wellbeing at work”.
Emotional regulation, experts say, is a long-term investment: it requires time, patience and often professional support, but it has a deep impact on the quality of relationships, work performance and physical health.
Source: Telegrafi, summary on emotional regulation, April 21, 2026.