Targeting positive emotions directly via "Positive Affect Treatment" is more effective for depression than fixing sadness.

After a long day, a couple cuddles together while watching a favorite show, taking comfort in each other's touch, scent and voices—until one partner makes an insensitive comment. Will the comment be ...

When couples counseling fails, it’s typically because problems and issues are addressed while the attachment is negative. Attachment is the formation and maintenance of emotional bonds. Emotions in ...

Do you often replay the bad yet always forget the good? Here’s the science behind negative thought spirals and how to find balance and resilience. Do you know why our brains can replay our most ...

Is your relationship stuck in a loop of negativity? Due to “negative sentiment override,” smaller issues can snowball into bigger conflicts. Here’s how to address it. In relationships, small ...

Imagine that you are a clinician who delivers psychological treatment to depressed clients. Would you be able to alleviate the prolonged sadness of your clients by “prescribing” them high doses of ...