Humans are born with both physical and emotional needs. They are what motivate us, what help us to feel safe, connected with others, and what help us to survive.

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If our physical needs (air, food, water, sleep) are not met, we will die.

If our emotional needs (security, attention, control, privacy, intimacy, friendship, a sense of accomplishment, for example) are not met in a balanced way, this can lead to mental health problems.

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By meeting both our physical and emotional needs sufficiently, we are able to survive and develop.

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We also have natural in-built resources to help meet these needs, such as memories, imagination, emotions, instinct, and an ability to empathise and relate to others.

 

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