Laughter seems to enhance positive emotions in bonobos and influence their decision-making to expect more positive outcomes.

Researchers demonstrate that boosting hope could be a game-changer for mental health and resilience.

Embarrassment is a universal, visceral and oddly contagious emotion that has importance socially and psychologically.

"In the workplace, we often encourage helping behaviors, but not all help is perceived the same way."

Some people are more inclined toward gratitude than others, but there are specific ways that everyone can cultivate more of it.

In this podcast, a psychologist digs into how grief affects our bodies, including why grieving can make us more vulnerable to diseases.

Public school access to high-quality teachers is shrinking, while teen reports of feeling unsafe at school are on the rise.

Public school access to high-quality teachers is shrinking, while teen reports of feeling unsafe at school are on the rise.

By thinking of the flow of anger, you can unpack its key dimensions: its path and intensity. Is the stream pointed effectively? Is its strength appropriate?

We’re bombarded with messaging trying to hijack our quick fear responses, says political scientist Marika Landau-Wells.