To avoid a big swing in emotions, some people would rather just stay worried than relax. The discovery could benefit those with relaxation-induced anxiety.

When we get escalate arguments, it's not usually based on strategy. Here's how slowing down can help us avoid making conflicts worse.

As more preschools expel kids for acting out, a new program uses puppets to show them how to identify and control emotions.

"Care context" may account for why dads are often often happier, less stressed, and less tired than moms.

Is stress always bad for us? This video explains how to cope with stress in ways that can help you use it to your benefit and avoid its downsides.

An apple (or banana) a day left bus drivers in China feeling less depressed and more capable, researchers find. What small gesture would improve your day at work?

New research identifies how using politically incorrect speech can benefit politicians on both sides.

People with greater optimism are more likely to live longer and to achieve "exceptional longevity"—that is, getting to age 85 or older.

"Becoming mentally fixated on a particular investment is a very common trap, even among experienced investors." Here's how you can avoid it.

Vitamin D deficiency during childhood could lead to rule-breaking behavior as well as anxious and depressed moods later on in life.