Developing emotional literacy has profound benefits. It leads to better decision-making, improves relationships, enhances communication, and contributes to personal well-being. Individuals with high emotional literacy are better equipped to handle stress, navigate conflicts, and create positive environments around them.

Understanding these physiological responses to stress and danger offers profound insights into various mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma. Polyvagal Theory explains why individuals in states of chronic stress or who have experienced trauma may struggle with emotional regulation and social connections.