From the Aarhus University press release: If relatives of people with mental illness become better at accepting the difficult emotions and life events they experience – which is what training in compassion is about –…
From the University of Exeter press release: Taking time to think kind thoughts about yourself and loved ones has psychological and physical benefits, new research suggests. A study by the Universities of Exeter and Oxford…
From the York University press release: The most disagreeable individuals, who are also the least likely to be kind, can benefit most from behaving more compassionately, a York University study has found. More than 640…
From the University of Wisconsin-Madison press release: It can be distressing to witness the pain of family, friends or even strangers going through a hard time. But what if, just like strengthening a muscle or…
From the University of Rochester media release: We’ve all heard that it’s better to give than to receive. Now there’s empirical evidence to show that being compassionate to a spouse is rewarding in and of itself. Psychologists…
From the University of Bath media release: Why do we feel good about giving to charity when there is no direct benefit to ourselves, and feel bad about cheating the system? Mathematicians may have found an…
From the American Psychological Association (APA) media release: Is empathy the result of gut intuition or careful reasoning? Research published by the American Psychological Association suggests that, contrary to popular belief, the latter may be more…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release via ScienceDaily: Until now, little was scientifically known about the human potential to cultivate compassion — the emotional state of caring for people who are suffering in…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: Until now, little was scientifically known about the human potential to cultivate compassion — the emotional state of caring for people who are suffering in a way…
From the Northeastern University press release via EurekAlert!: Scientists have mostly focused on the benefits of meditation for the brain and the body, but a recent study by Northeastern University’s David DeSteno, published in Psychological…