Many of us don’t look up from our smartphones long enough to notice what’s around us.
Empathy
Research suggests that structured engagement with someone who holds divergent views can be transformative, even without a concrete resolution.
Speaking out when we see misogyny in action isn’t an affront to other men. It’s an invitation to do better.
White men, many of us fathers, have viciously held on to power but neglected to use it to make things better for other parents and children.
Yes, even on HBO’s notoriously violent and cynical hit series.
Intergenerational relationships are a critical ingredient in well-being, research shows, particularly as we age.
Saying what we believe may be the first step to social change.
The field celebrates a diverse universe of rising stars and celebrates hope with a new subgenre.
Research shows that small talk and casual connections create happy communities and less-lonely individuals.
Pen pal clubs are growing across the U.S. But it’s not just the older generations who are joining them.
Even as researchers find loneliness is epidemic, people young and old are relearning how to hang out.
Cincy Stories gives people a platform to share their stories and build connections.
Walking a mile in someone else’s shoes is more than just a phrase for people working at the intersection of psychology and technology.
It was just stuff. Until it wasn’t.
These are the most provocative and influential findings published during this past year.
The year’s must-reads help to weather hard times and make a difference in the lives of those around us.
Research shows rituals reduce anxiety, improve performance and confidence—and even work on people who don’t believe in them.
Tips for preserving your boundaries and other people’s dignity.
Once upon a time, mesquite got no respect. Now this desert survivor is celebrated as a sustainable food source and a symbol of the borderlands.
Gratitude for what feeds us opens us to awe and beauty.
Amid extreme stress and a never-ending stream of bad news, we can reduce harm if we remain connected.
Día de los Muertos is for remembering those I miss and pondering how to keep them alive in the present moment.
A growing body of evidence points to the mental health benefits of oral storytelling.
Pramila Jayapal writes about the Night of 1,000 Conversations, in which more than 2,500 strangers in 28 states gathered to discuss the role of immigration in the country’s past, present, and future.
After 2,000 years of practice, Buddhist monks know that one secret to bliss is to put your mind to it.
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