Stress is a pervasive part of life, and we all respond to it differently. How stress is managed during adolescence greatly matters for long-term mental health. For example, we may care a lot about our ...

In The Deep History of Ourselves, neuroscientist Joseph LeDoux, from the Center for Neural Science at New York University, produces a fundamental conclusion: “No self, no emotion.”(2019, p 369) This ...

Why do we develop an aversion to the all-too-human experience of feeling our feelings? Here are 10 questions to know how often you invalidate your own emotions. Emotions are more than just fleeting ...

This research was designed based on the broaden-and-build theory 26 proposed in the field of positive psychology. The theory posits that positive emotions can broaden individuals’ cognitive resources ...

Contending with discrimination can yield a cascade of negative psychological and physiological outcomes which adversely affect health. How individuals manage their emotions in response to ...

Emotional self-regulation is the ability to think before you act, which can help you view situations more positively. Developing this skill takes practice, and you can help through strategies that ...

Everyone can experience difficulties managing their emotions or reactions to events in their lives. Several strategies can help, such as deep breathing, sensory grounding, mindfulness, acceptance, and ...

Wendy Wisner is a writer, international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC), and mom of two. She writes about all things breastfeeding, maternal/child health, parenting, and general health ...

An emotion funnel helps you find the right words for what you’re feeling. Ninety-five percent of people can’t differentiate between “anger” and “disappointment.” This statistic, recently shared by ...

When an emotion arises, how do you usually respond? For many, suppression and analysis are the default, but truly processing emotions is key to healing and stronger connections. Most of us were never ...