Why Women Need Fierce Self-Compassion
Compassion isn’t always soft and gentle; sometimes it means being forceful and fierce.
Why Relationships Are the Secret to Healthy Aging
A new book outlines why our brains and bodies need social connections to age well.
Five Lessons for Adults from the Movie “Eighth Grade”
A mother and daughter reflect on a young teen’s trials and triumphs at the end of middle school.
Can You Be Trained to Be More Compassionate?
The answer so far seems to be yes, but there is a lot we still don't know about compassion training.
How Loneliness Changes Across Your Lifetime
Loneliness can strike at any age, although the cause might be different.
The Compassion Paradox Faced by Health Care Workers
Health care demands compassion—and yet that connection with patients can fuel stress. Here’s how one doctor tries to find the balance.
Seven Ways to Help Someone with Anxiety
Knowing how anxiety works can help you to better support loved ones without inadvertently making their anxiety worse.
Does Mindfulness Meditation Really Make You Kinder?
New studies suggest that training in mindfulness may help us show more care and compassion toward others.
Seven Ways to Help Someone with Anxiety
Knowing how anxiety works can help you to better support loved ones without inadvertently making their anxiety worse.
Why Relationships Are the Secret to Healthy Aging
A new book outlines why our brains and bodies need social connections to age well.
How Creative Writing Can Increase Students’ Resilience
Students can find strength and community in sharing their stories through writing.
What Type of Meditation Is Best for You?
One of the most in-depth meditation studies to date shows that different practices have different benefits.
Five Ways to Help Teens Feel Good about Themselves
As teens struggle with anxiety and perfectionism, how can we help them like who they are?
How Loneliness Changes Across Your Lifetime
Loneliness can strike at any age, although the cause might be different.
Five Lessons for Adults from the Movie “Eighth Grade”
A mother and daughter reflect on a young teen’s trials and triumphs at the end of middle school.
Does Mindfulness Meditation Really Make You Kinder?
New studies suggest that training in mindfulness may help us show more care and compassion toward others.