Emotional Health

Research shows having a sense of purpose comes with a lot of benefits for health and well-being. Here’s more from psychologists on how to find yours.

Surgically implanted vagus nerve stimulation devices may help with some mood disorders. Whether DIY strategies yield the same effects is an open question.

Here are some pros and cons about keeping a health issue to yourself, plus 5 tips for how to do it.

Where can Black Americans turn for help? Here's a list of resources.

Anger triggers a stress response in the body, which can wreak havoc on your heart, digestion, and more.

Explore the complexities of hate, its roots, and its impact on mental and physical health. Learn about different types of hate, how to prevent and cope with it, and when it can be toxic. Understand the difference between hate and other strong emotions.

Discover how practicing kindness can boost your mental health and maybe even slow down aging. Follow these eight Instagram accounts for daily doses of positivity and inspiration.

Here’s why mental health professionals say these movies portray conditions like depression and bipolar disorder accurately.

Mood swings are sudden shifts from one emotional state to another and can be caused by factors such as stress, hormones, sleep problems, or mental health conditions.

Anger is a common emotion. Here’s what research and experts say about what it is, how it impacts your health, and how to cope with this feeling.

Unfollow social media accounts that harm your self-image — and follow these influencers instead. They embrace loving your body, embracing what makes you unique, and living your best life.

Feelings of intense distrust or suspicion that people are out to get you, despite little to no evidence of this, are part of what's known as paranoia.

Discover science-based strategies for raising emotionally healthy kids, including understanding social and emotional development, supporting self-trust, offering full attention, amplifying positive moments, allowing kids to work through challenges, modeling emotional health, and nurturing healthy sleep habits.

Do you have the dreaded RBF? Here’s what you can do about a permanently sad or grumpy expression, and also why you shouldn’t take it too seriously.

Explore the signs of an inferiority complex in children and learn effective parenting strategies to boost their self-esteem. Understand the role of emotional warmth, clear boundaries, and positive reinforcement in fostering a child's confidence.

Guilt, like other difficult emotions, serves a purpose. It can help motivate us to act in ways that do less harm to others and therefore strengthen our relationships.

Having sex can improve your mood and relieve stress, experts say — even if you don’t have an orgasm. Here’s why, plus why it doesn't always help.

Although daydreaming has negative connotations, it actually has many benefits if done correctly. Learn more about why daydreaming can be good for you.

Explore the dopamine detox trend, its origins, and its potential benefits and drawbacks. Understand the science behind dopamine and its role in our behaviors, and learn how to effectively implement a dopamine fast for improved focus and productivity.