Can the Science of Purpose Help Explain White Supremacy?
A sense of purpose makes us physically and psychologically stronger. But what if your purpose is hateful and destructive?
How Social-Emotional Skills Can Fit into School Curricula
K-12 teachers offer practical—and fun!—ways that social-emotional learning can be integrated into traditional lessons.
Feeling Bad About Feeling Bad Can Make You Feel Worse
According to a new study, people who accept their negative emotions have better psychological health.
Tips for Helping Kids Adopt a Growth Mindset
Parents and educators can teach kids to change their fixed mindsets and see more potential in themselves and other people.
What Solar Eclipses Can Teach Us About Being Human
Psychologist Kate Russo unpacks the human response to a total solar eclipse.
How Students Benefit from School Diversity
A complex new study strengthens the case for racially balanced schools—and uncovers additional advantages for students of all ethnicities.
Six Ingredients to an Effective Time-Out
Here are research-tested tips for making time-out more successful for both parents and kids.
Drug Addiction, Social Connection, and the Brain
A new study of opioids reveals a tie between drug addiction and social connection.
Three Surprising Insights about Success and Happiness
The path to a healthy, successful, and meaningful life may not be what we expect.
What Solar Eclipses Can Teach Us About Being Human
Psychologist Kate Russo unpacks the human response to a total solar eclipse.
I Am the Reason My Husband Infuriates Me
Christine Carter has a problem: She projects her own feelings onto her husband. This is what she’s doing about it.
What Can the Brain Reveal about Gratitude?
New research is exploring the brain regions linked to gratitude—and it helps explain gratitude's many benefits.
Why Sex Is So Good for Your Relationship
New research on sex in relationships shows the real reason it can benefit yours.
Why Health Professionals Should Cultivate Gratitude
A physician learns how gratitude can bring more meaning and resilience to his work.
How the Science of Well-Being Is Evolving
Researchers explore the complexity of well-being at the 5th World Congress on Positive Psychology.
What’s the Best Way to Start Getting Happier?
Are you starting your happiness journey? Here are some tips for how to get off on the right foot.