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 ...

Negative thinking considers the weaknesses of human nature, the disadvantages of change, and how things can go wrong. Positive thinking considers the goodness of people, the advantages of change, and ...

USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences and University of Southern California provide funding as members of The Conversation US. Countless parents across the country recently dropped their ...

Countless parents across the country recently dropped their kids off at college for the first time. This transition can stir a whirlwind of feelings: the heartache of parting, sadness over a ...

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 ...

Marriage and health are intricately linked, with its effects varying greatly based on the quality of the relationship. A happy marriage can have positive health benefits, while an unhappy one can lead ...