Mickey Mouse is more than a simple animated character. He represents a particular emotion that most people experience before they have a chance to process what they’ve seen. From Mickey Mouse’s two... Read more »
I felt really stuck after going through a painful break-up in my mid-20s. I was burnt out from my job as a jail counselor and felt very blah overall. After a few... Read more »
Emotional intelligence is one of the most sophisticated forms of intelligence. AI may know a lot, but it has not experienced the depth and brilliance of emotion. That is where we shine.... Read more »
Imagine a lively town with roughly 100 trillion inhabitants, all going about their daily affairs—eating, working, sleeping, communing with friends, squabbling with foes. This could describe any (albeit slightly overpopulated) corner of... Read more »
Most of us were never taught how to choose a life partner. We feel attraction and assume that will be enough. Maybe we love someone and think that love is all we... Read more »
Many of us log on to stay informed. We often turn to media not only to stay informed, but to manage uncertainty, regulate anxiety, and feel a sense of control when the... Read more »
The warning came one day through a calm conversation. I was facilitating restorative justice sessions in Cali, Colombia, working with young men shaped by gang structures that defined loyalty, protection, and survival.... Read more »
If you’ve recently sat through your child’s ADHD evaluation, you might have felt a strange sense of recognition. As the specialist described symptoms like “difficulty with transitions,” “emotional dysregulation,” or “executive function... Read more »
It can seem like everyone feels entitled to their own opinions and even their own facts. But skeptic Michael Shermer argues that reports of truth’s death are greatly exaggerated. In his forthcoming... Read more »
This study investigated the trajectories and associated predictors of depressive symptoms in women from pregnancy through the first 3 years postpartum. Key Takeaways Two distinct patterns emerge: Most women remain mentally resilient, but nearly... Read more »