"Simply put, coping mechanisms are the ways that any person handles stress, big emotions or challenging life ...

Mental-health issues involve a lack of capacity for emotional regulation. Too much unmanaged emotion overpowers our brain's ...

This is Part 1 of a four-part series. Amy, 1 a 17-year-old patient of mine, is an intelligent young woman who is about to start an engineering program at a top Canadian university. But, frustratingly ...

Researchers analyzed the genomes and behavioral profiles of 1,300 golden retrievers and found that several behavioral traits—such as trainability, fear of strangers, and aggression toward other ...

Scientists are beginning to trace a surprising link between the genes that shape dog behavior and the biology that underpins ...

Some people seem to understand emotions intuitively—they can read the room, respond with empathy and navigate tense situations with ease. Others might miss those signals entirely, not out of malice, ...

Her message is clear: in an age of information overload, it isn’t the loudest message that wins - it’s the one that connects ...

The end of a marriage rarely comes out of the blue. Before the divorce, everyday signs emerge that reflect the emotional wear ...

People who hide their feelings may be at risk of several mental health conditions. It can also affect relationships and life span. People may hide their feelings for several reasons. Yet hiding ...

When a couple makes a conscious choice to stay together on a daily basis, their behaviors let each other know they are secure ...