The mental health of our society is far from ideal. Rates of stress, depression, and anxiety are increasing. The data on college students is especially troubling. There are likely many reasons for ...

Why are emotions important to us? Emotions identify our needs and help us with our decisions. An example of this is when you are sick or you want reassurance about a problem in your life. When this is ...

Many of us grow up learning to suppress our feelings instead of understanding them. We're taught to "toughen up" or to prioritize productivity or practicality over emotional well-being. But the truth ...

Have you ever caught yourself saying "I shouldn't feel this way" or "Just get over it already"? Society has trained us to view certain emotions as weaknesses, inconveniences, or problems to solve. But ...

Understanding emotions through a powerful personal message that connects deeply, sparks reflection, and encourages emotional ...

Aniket Bera, computer science professor at Purdue, is training AI models on data from diverse communities, trying to bring emotional intelligence to artificial intelligence. It’s getting easier and ...

Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage your own and other’s emotions. People who are high in EI tend to have more satisfying personal and professional ...

Yesterday, a new startup called Hume AI announced it had raised $50 million in a Series B round led by EQT Ventures with participation from Union Square Ventures, Nat Friedman & Daniel Gross, ...