Hugging other people on a daily basis was significantly associated with a lower chance of depression and anxiety. The scientists concluded that hugging regularly may be a protective factor for mental ...

Empathy is important, but it does not always mean people will be kind, considerate, or helpful to those on the spectrum. When we are compassionate, everybody wins.

Wanting to be more social or outgoing sounds deceptively simple: Just talk to more people, say yes to every invite, and strike up friendly conversations with strangers, right? But for introverts, ...