We create caricatures and tell stories of people from other groups that make it hard for us to see their full humanity.

Films that explore the resentments, fantasies, secrets, and compromises in romantic relationships might bring up difficult ...

Comparison may sometimes be the thief of joy, but it’s also an important tool for making predictions and decisions in our ...

A new book explains the neuroscience behind imagination and challenges us to tap into its potential in our everyday life.

Feeling that your life has meaning is fundamental to the experience of being human, and people who feel this way tend to be healthier and happier. Given the importance that most people place on ...

Beginning in the late 19th century and continuing through the mid-20th century, communities across the country relied largely on women’s unpaid civic labor to create welcome, integration, and ...

john a. powell considers how the othering of one group can serve as a way to solidify membership in another group.

Wouldn’t it be great if you could walk into a store and buy lifelong happiness? The idea’s not as fanciful as it sounds—as long as whatever you buy is meant for someone else. Two recent studies ...

When I was 16 years old, I was a pretty outgoing teen with lots of friends and a busy social calendar. I took my academics seriously and was diligent about doing homework. But I also tended to worry a ...

Researchers and psychologists weigh in on why we deceive our romantic partners and how to be more honest and authentic.

Research suggests that meditation can sometimes be harmful for certain people—and can even make mental health problems worse.

Public health experts need to be allowed to admit when they’re wrong—and share with the public what they are learning.