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Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is caused by a traumatic event, right? Well actually no. Not everyone develops PTSD after a traumatic event. Research shows that a traumatic event is necessary but ...

Emotions are a core part of human nature. They guide how we interact with others and how we navigate the challenges in life. But there’s a fine line between expressing our feelings and letting them ...

Human beings experience an array of emotions in almost every moment of their life, with each one typically lasting anywhere from a few minutes to several hours at a time. This is to say, life can be ...

When you were growing up, did you ever feel like you were “too much”? Maybe you felt uncomfortable expressing your emotions around others. Maybe a parent or caregiver told you that you were being a ...

Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage your own and other’s emotions. People who are high in EI tend to have more satisfying personal and professional ...

To learn more about our editorial approach, explore The Direct Message methodology. We’ve all heard the phrase “You’re so composed.” It’s usually meant as a compliment. But what if composure is not ...

Parenting can be hard and can feel especially overwhelming when children have strong emotions, such as anger, frustration or ...