In the decades following World War II, psychology as a science made notable strides in diagnosing and treating pathologies. While the contribution of psychological research on mental illness and ...

Imagine that you are a clinician who delivers psychological treatment to depressed clients. Would you be able to alleviate the prolonged sadness of your clients by “prescribing” them high doses of ...

Developing and nurturing positive emotions can significantly impact your mental and physical well-being. While life’s challenges can sometimes make it difficult to remain positive, learning how to ...

Sharing positive emotions like joy and excitement may significantly boost the health of older couples, a new study indicates. Researchers found that partners who experienced happy moments together had ...

The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated already rising rates of burnout among American health care workers. A new Northwestern University study found learning and practicing skills that increase positive ...

Going on walks, going up stairs, working around the home: One meta-study shows how everyday movements are linked to our mood.

What researchers found: An analysis of data from more than 8,000 people showed that daily movement improves mood, energy, and emotional well-being. Two-way connection: People are more active when in a ...

Intervention improved well-being in workers who were highly stressed by the job Health care worker burnout was on the rise before COVID-19 and continues today Addressing significant structural ...

Are you struggling with low self-esteem? If so, you may have been told to repeat phrases such as “I am a loveable person, I am a loveable person, I am a loveable person”. Positive chants like this, ...