It is almost impossible to go on Facebook or Instagram without seeing quotes or comments accompanied with motivational words such as, "Look on the bright side," "Focus on the good things," or "Be positive."
Aug 31, 2021
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Researchers at the University of Toronto are studying our capacity for empathy, or our ability to sense and understand someone else's emotions, and are debunking some common misconceptions along the way.
Jul 27, 2021
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Researchers want sexual assault survivors to know that it's normal to feel awful right after the assault, but that many will feel better within three months.
Jul 20, 2021
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"Keep calm and carry on" may not be the best mantra when it comes to managing stress in the context of COVID-19.
Jul 15, 2021
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For the first time, international experts in psychology have built a framework to diagnose Compulsive Buying-Shopping Disorder—promising help for people struggling to manage their spending behaviour and mental wellbeing.
May 4, 2021
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Human screams signal more than fear and are more acoustically diverse than previously thought, according to a study published April 13th 2021 in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Sascha Frühholz of the University of ...
Apr 13, 2021
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In a new study published in Organization Science, researchers found organizations can unite members from different backgrounds behind a collective identity by organizing events that foster positive emotions and empathy. University ...
Apr 5, 2021
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A recent Oregon State University study found that when people feel they have resolved an argument, the emotional response associated with that disagreement is significantly reduced and, in some situations, almost entirely ...
Mar 25, 2021
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The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a global upheaval, with lives lost, vanished jobs, social instability and other detrimental effects—and some people might find a bit of enjoyment in all the disruption.
Mar 10, 2021
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A systematic review by researchers at the Centre for Healthy Brain Aging (CHeBA), UNSW Sydney has highlighted the need for clearer definitions of 'happiness', 'life satisfaction' and 'positive affect' in centenarians. This ...
Mar 9, 2021
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