Do we have an inborn sense of morality—some innate understanding of right and wrong—and if so, how far can it take us?

Without personally committing to treating others equitably, it becomes all too easy to claim our own rights at their expense.

Why is it so challenging to forge a connection with others—not just with strangers but sometimes even with those we love?

When does moral outrage cross the line from useful to harmful? And how can we focus this emotion constructively?

Author and entrepreneur Milan Kordestani offers key points for effective communication and civil discourse, even in the face of differing opinions.

Justin A. Joyce, author of Gunslinging Justice, discusses the far-reaching cultural legacy of the western film genre.

Can the subject of gun rights be removed from the right-vs-left political spectrum? What can the gun debate tell us about ourselves?

Popular myths and misconceptions can get in the way of helping others (or ourselves) get over the pain of divorce.

Two sources of error play a profound role in our judgments and decisions.

Thanks in part to a misunderstanding of what the word even means, we now face a global empathy crisis.

How well, and how quickly, we recover from life’s traumas is largely determined by the strength of our relationships.

The persistent myths, stigma and questions surrounding depression can make it hard to recognize, much less care for those afflicted with it—including ourselves.

Pop psychologists freely use words such as introvert and extravert, but these terms can be misleading as well as harmful to personal development.

Blamed for all sorts of bad behavior, a long-maligned hormone is being reappraised.

Are some common myths keeping you from appreciating and even enjoying the teenagers in your life?

Greed, it’s often said, makes the world go round. While it may not be easy to counter such a natural human tendency, the benefits of doing so are huge.

Many people climb to success, only to find they’re at the top of the wrong mountain.

Why does a crowd of witnesses so rarely intervene to help a person who is obviously in trouble? And what does it take to be the person who does?

The history of a small town in Pennsylvania offers a timeless lesson on the importance of social support for both physical and mental well-being.

Bouncing back from traumatic stress requires a lot more than a strong will. Understanding why we don’t all respond the same way is a good place to start.