The mental health of our society is far from ideal. Rates of stress, depression, and anxiety are increasing. The data on college students is especially troubling. There are likely many reasons for ...

Many of us grow up learning to suppress our feelings instead of understanding them. We're taught to "toughen up" or to prioritize productivity or practicality over emotional well-being. But the truth ...

A new study led by UNSW Sydney and Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) shows that targeting emotional processing is key to treating and managing chronic pain. The study is based on a randomized ...

Why do young children often miss the emotions behind adult expressions? A pioneering study led by researcher Xie Wanze from Peking University's School of Psychological and Cognitive Sciences, in ...