The concept of learned optimism has emerged as a groundbreaking approach to psychological well-being, reshaping the way we understand and cultivate positive mental states. This evolving field of ...

Distribution of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, with Moderna's right behind it, is providing Americans with hope that the nightmare of the coronavirus pandemic finally may be concluding. The caveat, of ...

The standard psychological test for measuring how optimistic or pessimistic people are is a short questionnaire called the ...

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A new study found that optimism, emotional vitality, and other forms of positive psychological well-being were linked to ...

Dr. Sue Varma is a board-certified psychiatrist and an award-winning national medical contributor for major news outlets. She is a clinical assistant professor of Psychiatry at New York University ...

When on the edge of identity, it's easy for you to become pessimistic about the future and keep you stuck. Being on the edge of identity refers to a transition state, such as changing careers, ending ...

The chilly and dark half of the year is getting closer and closer, so we all need a bit of extra warmth and light in our ...

Optimism seems like a straightforward characteristic—a simple spotlight on what’s good and future-focused—but it is actually quite a powerful attribute. From a longer life to better performance at ...

“I’m grateful. I’m happy. I’m proud of myself. I practice mindfulness. I’m optimistic.” Do these mean the same thing? People often use them interchangeably, but definitions have consequences. When we ...