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Negative emotions are as adaptive as positive ones, but when they're misapplied or too strong, others may see them as vulnerabilities.

Therapy is most successful when you feel comfortable with your therapist. Don't be afraid to interview several before you decide.

For people who have tried everything else for years, it might be time to look at the benefits of adding medication.

Just how sweet is revenge? A recent study shows that retaliating isn't as pleasant as we imagine, and not seeking revenge at all feels best.

Are you chronically afraid of being rejected or rebuffed by the people you care for? Here's what you can do about it.

The news sells fear, but you don’t have to buy it. Here are three ways to combat over-exposure to the media.

A new study explains why people tend to lose less weight than would be expected for any given amount of exercising.

Tyrants will be the death of us. To survive, we must learn to recognize their easy and alluring bag of tricks.

New AI can identify breast cancer with radiologist-level accuracy from ultrasounds, reduce requested biopsies by 27.8%, and significantly decrease false positives by 37%.

Does gender expression matter in a same-sex relationship? New research explores how perceiving one's partner as feminine is associated with varying levels of vigilance in public.

Asking for $100 billion per year to tackle climate change misses the excessive amounts being spent to create climate change and other problems.

Worried about losing your cognitive ability as you age? Eat this way to maintain brain health.

Even when it's clear that an intimate relationship isn't working or is downright awful, our tendency is often to stay. Here's a look at the habits of mind that keep us stuck and unhappy.

"Why would I let my kids fail?" Because it sets them up for later success.

It's time to step away from a fully digital existence. Here's how.

Since we tend to find what we're looking for, we need to look for the right things. Our mental health and the lives of others depend upon our paying careful attention.

People with mental illness face specific challenges and difficulties in small lower-income island nations like Jamaica. What can be done to help?

The anti-vax movement, as it relates to resistance to the Covid-19 vaccine, can be understood as a form of "foolish action." Four factors explain the problem and how to overcome it.

Feel like you're being manipulated? Pay attention to the early warning signs to avoid being used.

Do you ever feel like therapy just isn’t connecting and wonder why? Does self-help culture make you feel bad about yourself?

Learn about the science of journaling and how to use it to improve your life.

Understanding the possible side effects of antidepressants—including some they may not expect—can help people make more informed choices about whether or not to take these medications.

Narcissists have a potent arsenal of tactics to make you feel small and unworthy. Here's how to recognize eight of their most manipulative tactics so that you can protect yourself.

The phrase “in your feelings” is often reserved for describing something negative. But what are we really trying to say—and why is it so important to be clear?

Have you wondered why companies are forcing employees back to the office in spite of the Delta surge? Mental blind spots are causing leaders' wishful thinking and poor decisions.

When bad things happen to our kids, we can help them create a narrative that genuinely acknowledges their feelings and also offers hope.

Are you starting to notice the impact of your trauma? Consider these questions to see if you're minimizing the impact and if it is time to begin trauma therapy.

Embracing self-compassion.