Behavioral health professionals and leaders in the LGBTQIA+ community will discuss best practices in managing emotions. Specifically, panelists will discuss the purpose and function of emotions and how they can be regulated to help LGBTQIA+ individuals cope with social stressors. In addition, panelists will discuss how LGBTQIA+ persons can capitalize on emotional states to bring about greater well-being resources, including creativity, openness, love, and community.