Unwanted emotions can be incredibly intense, often leading us to view them as threats. When they surge, the physical symptoms can feel overwhelming, prompting us to resist and fight against them. This ...

The true test of emotional intelligence isn’t to avoid difficult emotions; it’s to learn to channel them in a productive way. One of the greatest myths of emotional intelligence is the notion that ...

“Don’t let your joy get the best of you.” “Be careful: You might become a joyous person.” “It’s OK to feel joy sometimes; you just have to manage it.” You’ve probably never heard people say any of ...

The Mental Health Project is a Seattle Times initiative focused on covering mental and behavioral health issues. It is funded by Ballmer Group, a national organization focused on economic mobility for ...

Remember the sadness that came with the last time you failed miserably at something? Or the last time you were so anxious about an upcoming event that you couldn’t concentrate for days? These types of ...

JOY! sadness. Disgust. AnGeR!! fear. These five emotions are found in the headquarters within the mind of Riley. Premiering in 2015, Inside Out exposed people to a new type of animated movie: one that ...

Before I became a clinical psychologist, I was a concert pianist. I performed around Australia and even overseas, as a soloist at concerts. For me, every performance began the same way: a hush would ...

The brain may organize emotions like locations on a map, revealing a hidden system that helps people interpret changing ...