I often hear people say, “It’s OK to be hopeless.” But, without hope, you don’t have much. It’s common to lack hope, though. Someone with depression, by nature of their illness, may lack hope that ...

For those who care about the health of our planet, these are not easy times. Climate science is met with a shrug, while environmental policy is being loudly dismantled. Algorithms feed us unsettling ...

"I'm just one person. There's nothing I can do." "I want to give up." As a happiness researcher who's spent a decade studying the science of well-being, I've received hundreds of messages like these.

Depression is a system of beliefs, behaviors, and ways of relating to people that keeps you locked in a trap. But there are ways out of this trap. In previous posts, I have discussed how low ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." “I’m so over waiting, like when is it gonna be my turn? What did I do wrong? What is wrong with me?” says ...

Along with psychological well-being and general physical health, things like life purpose and meaning also play a role in influencing people’s mental health as they get older, according to a study ...