Losing a loved one represents one of life’s most challenging experiences, with grief following unpredictable patterns that defy simple categorization into neat stages. Mental health professionals at ...

While there is no "right" way to deal with grief, we should extend patience, acceptance, and compassion to ourselves and others during the process. Grief comes and goes at unexpected moments, which is ...

After my dad died, it felt like I was experiencing my life through a screen door. The animation and sense of connection and presence was on the other side, and although I could see, hear, sense all ...

Brent was a psychologist who specialized in grief, and we were trained to support others through suffering. Yet nothing could prepare me for my own loss. Research and personal experience have shown me ...

Through learning these practices across the study, teens decreased in suicidal ideation from before to after taking MSC-T, ...

In a heartfelt revelation, actress Kate Beckinsale has taken a stand against public scrutiny regarding her weight loss, sparked by a devastating personal loss. In her emotional Instagram video shared ...

Self-compassion is the ongoing practice of relating to yourself kindly and fairly. It is especially helpful during times of stress and suffering. Self-compassion is not kicking yourself when you’re ...

Scientists have a problem studying self-love. Research abounds on self-compassion, self-esteem, self-care, and even unconditional positive self-regard. Scholars have published definitions of these ...

A naturopathic case exploring how structured somatic medicine can support nervous system regulation, emotional processing, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Small commitments to yourself may feel trivial — but psychologists say they may ...