This post was co-authored by David Szwedo and Kristen Allen, a senior at James Madison University. Parents often have high hopes for how their children will turn out in adulthood, such as wanting them ...

Positive thinking boosts vaccine effectiveness, study finds - Findings may shed more light on the biological process behind ...

In a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, researchers evaluated the effects of physical activity and positive affect on the relationship between cognitive performance and pain ...

Investigators conducted a systematic review assessing the efficacy of positive psychology interventions for patients and survivors across various stages and types of cancer.

Why do we avoid getting our hopes up? I suggest that this is because affect is attached to our meaningful goals, as ...

Amidst rising depression rates on college campuses, SMU researchers discovered combining behavioral activation therapy with savoring enhanced students' mental health. This approach improved both ...

New research shows your morning cup of caffeine can lift your spirits, but when and how you drink it, and who you’re with, makes all the difference. Study: The association of caffeine consumption with ...

I asked a group of LinkedIn followers in leadership positions what they do to improve employee performance. The resulting list is familiar to any leader. Set and measure progress towards meaningful ...