Emotions serve many functions. They provide you with inner cues about the way a situation is affecting you, and they give you a way to signal to other people whether you like or dislike what they’re ...

Originating from the Greek work “kathairein” (meaning to cleanse or to purge), catharsis is the act of working through and releasing strong, pent-up emotions. Catharsis is an inherent feature of the ...

What if the emotions we think we see aren’t really there? Neuroscience reveals how culture shapes what we feel—and how easily ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kevin Kruse covers leadership development & emotional intelligence. There’s a constant stream of pressure on leaders to show the ...

USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences and University of Southern California provide funding as members of The Conversation US. Countless parents across the country recently dropped their ...