In my opening address at the first International Conference on Existential Psychology held in Nanjing, China, in 2010, I stated, “Existential psychology began in the West, but it does not belong to ...

The COVID pandemic has likely contributed to an uptick in existential anxiety. Source: Cottonbro Studio/Pexels For the past few years, likely due to the COVID pandemic, I have encountered more people ...

An existential crisis is a recurring pattern of thoughts regarding your identity, purpose in life, and legacy, among other things. Existential questions may appear at any point in your life and can ...

If you've ever wondered about the meaning of life, you have something in common with the great historical philosophers. Sometimes, asking yourself big questions, such as "Who am I?" or "What's my ...

Existential therapy is a form of psychotherapy that aims to help people find a sense of meaning in their lives. It is less rigidly structured than other types of therapy and focuses on exploring a ...

A person with existential depression may experience an ongoing feeling of hopelessness and a struggle to find meaning in life. These symptoms can disrupt a person’s life and leave them feeling ...