While critics argue that empathy can be limiting, new research finds that empathy and reasoning work together to drive people ...

New research finds that connecting with strangers not only boosts your mood—it helps build a kinder, more cooperative society ...

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Therapists can help estranged families understand the past, work on making amends, and potentially rebuild their ...

Debates over what teachers are teaching / Accusations that teachers are indoctrinating students are creating a culture of fear and self-censorship in American education.

Our monthly Happiness Calendar is a day-by-day guide to well-being. This month, we hope it helps you seek out joy together.

We all carry emotional baggage. But what if holding on to that pain is hurting you more than the person who caused it?

How often do we stop to think about the meaning of life? If you’re like me, probably not much. Even though I may feel a vague sense of anxiety around how my life is unfolding and the inevitability of ...

Mindfulness is now the fastest-developing area in mental health. And it doesn’t matter which therapeutic approach we take, be it psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, or any other.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, my family and I stumbled on a deal too good to ignore—cruise ship prices had plunged, so we happily booked our berths. Well, it turned out to be quite an adventure.

Parents: Do you want to raise a child with a strong sense of right and wrong? You might want to start by cultivating your own morality—as well as your own empathy. A new study from the University of ...