A new book explores strategies for child-rearing amid global violence, a warming world, social media overload, and other ...

A new study examined different ways of coping with stress to see what makes us feel better when we're struggling.

New research suggests that when you forgive past transgressions, your memories don’t fade, but your misery does.

Much of what we recognize as “mainstream mindfulness” has been shaped through a Western lens, often stripped of its cultural ...

Taking care of yourself as a parent isn't an indulgence; it has a substantial effect on the well-being of your children.

A new book explores the science of personality change and how to go about it, if you want to improve your life.

Many people find these efforts entertaining because they critique a target’s actions in a fun way that makes an audience ...

A new study finds that people around the world see gender-balanced government as better for policy—and better for democracy.

Research suggests that psychological biases may limit support for reducing economic disparities. But there are ways to get ...

New research finds that self-compassion and mindfulness can help new fathers stay well and bond with their babies.

Nicole Karlis: More connections are happening online and behind screens, and that really takes people away from an opportunity to see each other’s humanity. And from opportunities to listen to each ...

Nicholas Carr: It was interesting to me as I did the research that whenever new communication systems were introduced, it spurred both fears and dreams of an impending utopia. And it changed society ...