What if the emotions we think we see aren’t really there? Neuroscience reveals how culture shapes what we feel—and how easily ...

The mental health of our society is far from ideal. Rates of stress, depression, and anxiety are increasing. The data on college students is especially troubling. There are likely many reasons for ...

Emotions are related to mood, personality and motivation, and they cause measurable physiological and psychological changes. The study of emotions and feelings is important because they are at the ...

Parenting isn't just about navigating your children's emotional ups and downs. We also need to work with our own big feelings ...

Have you ever caught yourself saying "I shouldn't feel this way" or "Just get over it already"? Society has trained us to view certain emotions as weaknesses, inconveniences, or problems to solve. But ...

Why are emotions important to us? Emotions identify our needs and help us with our decisions. An example of this is when you are sick or you want reassurance about a problem in your life. When this is ...

Toddler tantrums often signal unmet needs or overwhelming emotions, not just misbehavior. Understanding these cues and ...

Whether it's a dog cuddling up to its owner on a bad day or a cat purring in response to affection, these behaviors suggest that pets have an intuitive understanding of human emotions. But is there ...

Yesterday, a new startup called Hume AI announced it had raised $50 million in a Series B round led by EQT Ventures with participation from Union Square Ventures, Nat Friedman & Daniel Gross, ...