New research finds that connecting with strangers not only boosts your mood—it helps build a kinder, more cooperative society ...

Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.

Therapists can help estranged families understand the past, work on making amends, and potentially rebuild their ...

Debates over what teachers are teaching / Accusations that teachers are indoctrinating students are creating a culture of fear and self-censorship in American education.

Our monthly Happiness Calendar is a day-by-day guide to well-being. This month, we hope it helps you seek out joy together.

We all carry emotional baggage. But what if holding on to that pain is hurting you more than the person who caused it?

During the COVID-19 pandemic, my family and I stumbled on a deal too good to ignore—cruise ship prices had plunged, so we happily booked our berths. Well, it turned out to be quite an adventure.

“You’re not your body—you’re a spirit soul.” I often heard this refrain growing up as an unlikely Hindu in a Black body in Cleveland, Ohio. While this idea may sound foreign to many in the Western ...

Moral injury is the harm that we suffer when we're asked to engage in or allow actions that seriously go against our moral ...

The science is in: Being generous is good for all of us. Give by December 31, and our founding donors will match your gift, ...

Developmental research often tells us how egocentric children are. Yet all too often we hear of children who are forced to demonstrate great courage and care in in a crisis. Details have also emerged ...