You’re probably at least somewhat familiar with the term “burnout,” given its association with work, caretaking, and even the difficulties of day-to-day life. While it is true that burnout is a very ...

As medical professionals, we are trained to assist people who are injured or in need of help. We're taught to run toward a crisis, not away from it. When someone is hurt, when someone is dying, we don ...

For years, philosophers and psychologists have debated whether empathy helps or hinders the ways people decide how to help others. Critics of empathy argue that it makes people care too ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. Would you donate a kidney to a stranger? Or put yourself at ...

One of the most important things people can do in their lives is help others. In 2024, charitable giving reached $592.5 billion, according to a Giving USA Report. This number includes individual ...

When we're depressed, it's hard to feel good about ourselves. We're quick to see our own limitations and slow to remember our strengths. For example, people with depression are more likely to: Blame ...

WASHINGTON - As people age, conversations about brain health tend to focus on decline - what slows, what fades, what becomes harder. Less often discussed is how everyday roles and routines shape ...

Alexis Matthews spends her days helping people who call United Way of Chattanooga's 211 help line. She hears clients' needs and matches them with the resources and organizations in their area to meet ...