We are living in times of unprecedented social unrest (e.g., the pandemic, natural disasters, war, and other human-made acts of violence), which are affecting everyone. This unrest can cause trauma, ...

Most people spend their lives chasing happiness — or, more often, running from unhappiness — whether it’s through healthy coping methods or unhealthy escape routes. Happiness expert Arthur Brooks, a ...

Dr. Sue Varma joins TODAY to share the power of practical optimism, the practice of putting an optimistic, yet realistic, mindset to work. She discusses turning positive outlooks into action, managing ...

A recent study published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity explored whether emotion-driven impulsiveness or psychosocial well-being contribute more to healthy ...

Be nice at work: Even mildly mean coworkers can ruin things for the whole company Are you part of a micro-toxic workplace? Researchers tracked the impact of mild slights and found they can have big ...

For a long time I have disdained the way our culture seems to encourage us to marinate in our emotions, and even flaunt them. It’s normal for people to refer to themselves as “survivors” of ...

Elementary school teachers often play a special role in their students’ lives, wiping away their kindergarteners’ tears when they’re missing their parents or supporting their fourth graders through a ...