Many people struggling with depression are hyper-aware of how they're perceived by others in social interactions and situations, according to a study from the Journal of Affective Disorders Reports, ...

We're often sold the "pursuit of happiness" as some sort of ultimate destination to be reached once we've ticked all the ...

Sadness can be debilitating and lonely. While many people claim to be sad because they couldn't get their favorite item at the grocery store or because their plans fell through, sometimes it can be ...

Modern western societies expect people to be happy and not sad. From brand advertisements that emphasize the instant gratification associated with the purchase of their goods to motivational speakers ...

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A photo of a person with their hands covering their face, as if upset or depressed. Depression is commonly portrayed in media. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. Many films and series have included ...

Entrepreneurs and professionals often focus on hard skills, strategies, and market trends to achieve financial success. However, recent research suggests that emotions and money mindsets play a ...

Watching my dog search all over the house for a misplaced bone (and not find it) reminds me of the way I sometimes feel when I want to try to shake a sad or negative mood. I can look all over, but the ...

You would think happy people would prefer to listen to happy music. Lyrics that speak to their positive mood, bringing them cheer and joy. Yet, sad music tends to have a longer-lasting appeal for many ...

Pro surfer Koa Smith is opening up about his past mental health struggles in a candid Instagram post celebrating his 30th birthday. “Oh Man… 30 years old and what a trip this life is! No one told me ...