The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions ponders how to overcome fear and do what is needed ...

I did have childhood sexual abuse, and I’ve had plenty of counseling over the years. I’ve done the hard work, I’ve said the words out loud, and I’ve cried the tears. That’s why I feel ridiculous even ...

Uncertainty makes us uncomfortable. Yet the research is clear: It is essential for growth. The challenge isn’t eliminating ...

Dear Smiling on the Outside: I’m so sorry you’re carrying this. And no, you’re not “ungrateful.” Trauma doesn’t keep a calendar. Even when life becomes safe, the body can still reach for relief the ...

Maha Shivaratri, a sacred Hindu festival honoring Lord Shiva. Devotees will fast and offer prayers, water, and milk to Shivalings. But when is the festival being celebrated this year? In the 15th or ...

Most self-help advice on coping with negative emotions makes it almost impossible to act in your long-term best interests.

Psychologists say that after the need for food and shelter, humans want to feel valued. But that need usually goes unmet.