Anger, sadness, boredom, anxiety – emotions that feel bad can be useful
Lots of people will do a lot to avoid feeling negative emotions. But researchers are figuring out how these unpleasant feelings actually have benefits.
Feb. 8, 2024 • ~9 min
Lots of people will do a lot to avoid feeling negative emotions. But researchers are figuring out how these unpleasant feelings actually have benefits.
With our faces seemingly everywhere − from Zoom meetings to selfies − more people are developing anxieties about how they appear online.
A therapist shares advice for harnessing your stress over climate change and other environmental harms and putting it to work.
Although emotions like fear and anxiety originate in your brain, they ultimately travel through your body and make your heart race and your stomach twist.
Combining psychotherapy with medication can lead to more immediate and enduring results by boosting the brain’s neuroplasticity.
Naps can be rejuvenating and beneficial to attentiveness and overall health, but the length of naps and the time of day are key.
The COVID-19 pandemic may have played a considerable role in the uptick of adults being treated for ADHD. But more data is needed to determine whether the trends will continue.
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, substance abuse issues or mental health problems.
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