Researchers explore how dampening, defined as minimizing positive emotions, can relate to depression symptoms in a new study.

In the decades following World War II, psychology as a science made notable strides in diagnosing and treating pathologies. While the contribution of psychological research on mental illness and ...

"There can be no rainbow without a cloud and a storm." John H. Vincent In order to explain and understand emotions, we can divide them into two groups: The emotions we term 'positive' and those that ...

Developing and nurturing positive emotions can significantly impact your mental and physical well-being. While life’s challenges can sometimes make it difficult to remain positive, learning how to ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A new study published in the "Journal of Personality and Social Psychology" reveals that sharing positive emotions with a partner can significantly benefit one's health, ...

With all of the stress and conflict in our daily lives, it's hard to believe that in 2023 positive emotions returned. According to a survey from Gallup that was released last month, for the first time ...

That symptom — known clinically as anhedonia — affects nearly 90% of people with major depression but is left largely ...

Sharing happy moments with a partner may be good for older people’s health, lowering the level of the stress hormone cortisol in their bodies, according to research published by the American ...

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 ...

Systemic and organizational changes are vital to help healthcare workers manage stress and burnout, but workers also are looking for programs to help them develop individual resilience. An online, ...