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By Jill Suttie | January 20, 2026

Research suggests that having a good friend at work can make things better for everyone.  

By Jennifer Breheny Wallace, Katherine Reynolds Lewis | January 12, 2026

A new book explains the importance of feeling valued and seeing the impact of your actions.

By Jessica D. Ayers, Athena Aktipis | October 17, 2025

Research finds that friendship is less of an exchange of giving and receiving, and more of a support system for unpredictable times.

By Kira M. Newman | April 1, 2025

This month, invite people in.

By Kira M. Newman | January 31, 2025

This month, spread love in your corner of the world.

By Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, Rodrigo Riveros | January 8, 2025

Talking and thinking about their goals, identities, and values can help teens develop a sense of purpose and even spur their brain development.

By Kira M. Newman, Jill Suttie, Emiliana R. Simon-Thomas, Maryam Abdullah, Elizabeth Hopper, Edward Lempinen, Jeremy Adam Smith | December 19, 2024

Our team names the most provocative and influential findings published during this past year.

By Jill Suttie, Maryam Abdullah, Sahar Habib Ghazi, Hope Reese | December 10, 2024

Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.

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