Chronic disappointment can train the brain to expect pain instead of reward. Restoring hope means reawakening dopamine through small actions, enriched environments, and new desire.

Toward the end of the 20th century, my colleagues and I won a “problems of the discipline” grant from the American Sociological Association to explore how to integrate new research and theory about ...

The whole thing felt like we were in an alternate universe. I thought that maybe things would turn around and work out for my son. I got all caught up in his California dream.

You and your partner had a big argument, and one of you stomped out and didn’t come back till the next day. Or, you’ve been arguing for months or not talking for months, but it’s getting old—the ...

Many people on the World Wide Web use the term, "Forgiveness is for you, not for them!" What errors might such an idea bring to those who attempt to truly forgive others?

Even with social skills, a person can still feel lonely in a conversation. You may have experienced this subtype of loneliness.

Concussions can cause an abnormal protein to cluster around brain blood vessels. Athletes experiencing a concussion during a sports event are evaluated for return to play through clinical evaluation, ...

When looking for the right romantic matches for you, are you ending up with zip? If you are "zip coding", that could be holding you back.

Every day, trauma workers walk alongside people facing life’s darkest moments. The risks of this kind of work, like burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary traumatic stress, are well-known, but ...

Dedicated to Dr. Jane Goodall and the Jane Goodall Institute, whose work continues to inspire hope, action, and respect for all living beings. Jane Goodall devoted her life to demonstrating that our ...

Meeting someone compatible can be difficult, but being with anyone requires mutual adjustment from both sides. It’s not just about finding someone who “gets” you, but rather knows how to handle ...

In this age of "gentle parenting," the dictum to always follow their child's lead means parents are letting kids make unhealthy choices, like giving up when facing a challenge.