New research suggests that discussing differences of opinion on politically charged topics can bring us closer together in ...

Your spouse comes home from work and excitedly tells you that she just was offered a promotion—in another state. Do you quit your job and move away from your family to an unknown city so that she can ...

Kids learn to bully from adults’ threats, manipulation, and criticism. A child psychologist explains how parents can model ...

Researchers are exploring what epidemiology—the science of how disease spreads—might teach us about spreading compassion.

New research challenges assumptions about well-being and highlights the role of culture, connection, and purpose.

"Microkindnesses," like a smile, can spread from person to person and make an outsized impact on our sense of connection and ...

A new book investigates how the U.S. criminal justice system targets survivors of domestic violence to prosecute them for ...

Small, evidence-based practices are helping teachers foster connection, resilience, and hope amid extraordinary uncertainty.

Here’s a puzzle: why do we care when a stranger does a good deed for another stranger? Most theories in the social sciences say that people’s actions and feelings are motivated by self-interest. So ...

Early childhood is a critical period for brain development, which is important for boosting cognition and mental well-being. Good brain health at this age is directly linked to better mental heath, ...

Depression, suicide attempts, physical health problems, and reduced academic achievement—these are just a few of the negative effects bullying can have on children, according to many studies. But what ...