You might be tempted to go for a run to control your anger. But that can make things worse. Here’s what the evidence tells us actually works.
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Clear communication is the secret sauce to safe and effective treatment.
The aim isn’t to get rid of difficult feelings, but to find ways of managing them effectively.
When you’re upset, finding a new way to think about a negative situation can help you feel better. But researchers find the process takes some effort to really work.
Push through, stay strong, fight back – people often think of resilience as being tough and having grit. But research suggests it’s more about acknowledging the scars as you continue to move forward.
Thinking of giving a gym membership or Botox gift card for Valentine’s Day? Think again.
Angry, sad, worried, anxious. If your teen has ‘big feelings’ after the social media ban, here’s how to support them and keep your relationship intact.
Embarrassment is a universal, visceral and oddly contagious emotion that has importance socially and psychologically.
Vibes – ambiguous as they are – have become part of the cultural zeitgeist. Studying them could help us better understand human relationships and experiences.
Setting boundaries doesn’t have to be a daunting prospect. Taking time to figure out how to communicate them effectively can lead to healthier relationships with the people in your life.
Awkwardness is what happens in social interactions when you suddenly find yourself without a script to guide you through.
Lots of people will do a lot to avoid feeling negative emotions. But researchers are figuring out how these unpleasant feelings actually have benefits.
Emotion-focused parenting programs can enhance parents’ ability to positively affect their children’s emotional development.
Spontaneous trips down memory lane: why and how the mind wanders.
Scientists experience diverse, complex, and often contrasting emotions about the fate of the planet.
Ignoring negative emotions by trying to be positive all the time — called toxic positivity — can have consequences for mental health. Experiencing negative emotions is inevitable and essential.
Some have equated the German word with small-minded cruelty. But the word’s meaning is more nuanced.
The pandemic and political turmoil have left many people feeling anxious, angry and despairing. Being open to joy might bring some respite.
Emotions and feelings can be thought of as judgments: considered responses to what is happening.
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