We often think we know people, but the truth is, we only see what they allow us to see. Sometimes, people who seem the happiest are actually hiding a sea of sadness underneath that cheerful exterior.

Sad songs can actually cause the release of a hormone in the body called prolactin. It's released when we feel true grief or ...

A new Berkeley Psychology research study suggests that worrying too much about happiness can actually make you feel less happy and even more depressed. The research, which was published in August in ...

We are surrounded by negative stories and news—shootings, domestic violence, war, disease, accidents, natural disasters, animal abuse and other traumatic and sad events. Many people try to escape to ...

We're often sold the "pursuit of happiness" as some sort of ultimate destination to be reached once we've ticked all the boxes: a promising career, a fulfilling social life, rock-solid health, and, of ...