Negative emotions, while unpleasant, can also have productive functions. Fear motivates us to engage in either fight or flight in response to a threat or predator. Negative emotions like jealousy, for ...

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 ...

“A man’s cheerful heart gives him strength when he is sick. You can’t keep going if you have a broken spirit.” Proverbs 18.14. “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits ...

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 randomised ...

There are times when my emotions really get in my way. When I perform on stage, fear of failure makes my heart race and throat clench. Or when a friend says something hurtful to me, I can’t stop ...