A psychotherapy designed to boost positive emotions outperformed a standard approach focused on reducing negative feelings in patients with depression and anxiety. Results of the randomized clinical ...

December can be an especially stressful time of the year. The holiday to-do list may feel overwhelming. Disappointment can swell if the "magic" of the season doesn't live up to expectations. Even the ...

Imagine that you are a clinician who delivers psychological treatment to depressed clients. Would you be able to alleviate the prolonged sadness of your clients by “prescribing” them high doses of ...

An analysis of data from two longitudinal studies conducted in Germany and the Netherlands found that both energized and pleasant positive emotions are associated with life satisfaction, but that this ...

Let's talk about something that might feel counterintuitive: the importance of making space for our difficult emotions. I often hear clients tell me they're trying their best to "stay positive" or ...

Although food nourishes us and provides fuel for our bodies, it is also strongly associated with mood and emotion. What we eat and how we eat can impact how we feel — and conversely, certain feelings, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Ginny Whitelaw covers Zen Leadership and the science of resonance. Joy, gratitude and other positive emotions arise from our ...