Why Is It So Hard to Change People’s Minds?
Our opinions are often based in emotion and group affiliation, not facts. Here’s how to engage productively when things get heated.
When Is It Kind to Make Someone Feel Bad?
Sometimes, the nicest thing we can do for someone is to make them feel bad.
How Does Your Culture Influence the People You Trust?
According to a new study, we're more generous toward people when they express emotions valued by our culture.
Five Ways to be Fully Authentic
How do you stay true to yourself without letting others down? Here are tips to get started.
What Happens to Your Social Network When You Die?
A new study suggests that online social networks become more active after someone dies, which may help in the healing process.
Does Your Voice Reveal More Emotion Than Your Face?
New research compares how well we can read other people’s emotions in their voices and faces.
How to Turn Stigma about Mental Illness into Compassion
Stephen Hinshaw explores what it meant to be raised by a father with psychosis—and how that experience has informed his work as a psychologist.
How to Build Relationships across Difference
Here are four ways to confront your unconscious biases and forge meaningful connections with others.
How Gratitude Changes You and Your Brain
New research is starting to explore how gratitude works to improve our mental health.
Five Ways to be Fully Authentic
How do you stay true to yourself without letting others down? Here are tips to get started.
Why Curious People Have Better Relationships
Research suggests that being curious might be a social glue that strengthens our relationships.
Why Are So Many Adults Today Haunted by Trauma?
Our political and social systems don't support fundamental human needs, says Gabor Mate—which affects our ability to deal with traumatic events.
Three Greater Good Lessons from the Golden State Warriors
The NBA Champions are a case study in mindfulness, empathy, and cooperation.
When Is Sacrifice Bad for Your Relationship?
A new study suggests that sacrifice is only problematic when your partner isn't supportive.
How to Succeed in College and Life
The professors behind NYU’s "Science of Happiness" course explain how to flourish in life—no matter how old you are.
How Comforting Others Helps You with Your Own Struggles
According to two new studies, we need practice dealing with our difficult feelings—and we get it from helping other people manage their own.