Some people are just the go-tos when anyone in their circle has a problem. They give great advice, are always understanding, and have an energy that makes people want to approach them for help. The ...

When you experience sadness, anxiety, or depression, it is helpful to reach out to other people for help. Being around others helps reduce the symptoms of anxiety and depression. But why does this ...

For years, philosophers and psychologists have debated whether empathy helps or hinders the ways people decide how to help others. Critics of empathy argue that it makes people care too ...

Kara Alaimo is a professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University and teaches parents, students and teachers how to manage screentime. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is ...

During a holiday gift drive early in Stacey Shor’s career with the Jewish Children’s Bureau (JCB), she recalls meeting a young ward of the state asking for a CD player. When Shor told her the item was ...

Given that this time of the year is a festive season for many people all over the world, today’s post will be about the decision to help others. Prosocial acts—which social scientists define as those ...

Abigail Marsh, a professor of psychology and neuroscience at Georgetown University, studies extraordinary altruism — people who jump in to rescue strangers in emergencies or donate a kidney to someone ...

For years, philosophers and psychologists have debated whether empathy helps or hinders the ways people decide how to help others. Critics of empathy argue that it makes people care too narrowly – ...

When given the opportunity to help others and make a positive impact, Gen Z is saying “yes.” Members of the younger generation overwhelmingly want to aid others through their work, and these ...

Hello everyone! I’m back just in time for your weekly dose of dopamine, serotonin, and all the things that get you feeling gooey on the inside. I've found some heartwarming internet posts of humans ...