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How ‘Inside Out’ and Its Sequel Changed Therapy
Mental health professionals and educators say the movies are remarkably helpful in providing a common language they can use with children and parents. … But soon after the idea was born, Docter was stymied, he
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The Boredom Scroll on Socials May Be Making Your Problem Worse
Puppies, dancing babies, celebrity soundbites: A common go-to salve for a bout of boredom is to swipe through videos on your social media platform of choice. But that habit is likely making your problem even
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The Crybaby Olympics
Sports have always had sore losers. But based on this year’s Games, athletes seem to be getting worse at losing well. … It’s not just in our head. In a 2017 survey of referees in
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Do You Really Store Stress in Your Body?
If you get enough back aches, someone will eventually tell you that’s where your body stores stress. If your stomach hurts, you’ll hear the same thing: Your emotions are trapped in your belly. But what
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The “Fight or Flight” Idea Misses the Beauty of what the Brain Really Does
Lisa Feldman Barrett is a professor of psychology at Northeastern University. She is the author of several books, including How Emotions Are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain. When a person views a photograph of a
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Practicing Gratitude Could Help You Live Longer
Appreciating the little things in life can leave a lasting impact on your health. … “It’s not completely surprising to me, just given what we know on the health benefits of positive emotions more generally, that a