Why Do So Many Women Go to Prison After Surviving Domestic Violence?
A new book investigates how the U.S. criminal justice system targets survivors of domestic violence to prosecute them for fighting back.
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The Surprising Ways Love Opens Our Minds
A new book argues that when we are in loving relationships with others, we’re better able to unlearn prejudice and other habitual thought patterns.
How Burlesque Heals Its Dancers
Burlesque combines dance, music, and parody as a way to both celebrate and ridicule sexuality—and studies suggest dancers can reap social and…
Can We Cultivate Forgiveness in Prison?
A research-tested program is helping prisoners to change by teaching them forgiveness.
How Today’s Righteous Violence Turns Into Tomorrow’s Psychological Suffering
A veteran reflects on how violence that contradicts our conscience leads to severe moral anguish over time.
How to Recover After Acting Against Your Own Values
Moral injury is the harm that we suffer when we're asked to engage in or allow actions that seriously go against our moral values.
Can Loving Yourself and Others Protect Your Health?
Research suggests that seeing our spiritual connections to others could protect us from disease and promote public health.
Young Children Are Capable of Extreme Bravery—Here’s Why
Researchers have examined the personality traits, the brain circuits, and the learnings that lead to children's heroic acts of courage.
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