Why your brain craves connection—and what happens without it Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD Social isolation can increase feelings of depression and anxiety. People who are socially isolated ...

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According to Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development, a theory developed by psychologist Erik Erikson in the 1950s, there are eight stages of psychosocial development: trust versus mistrust, ...

Intergenerational relationships help to promote the sense of connection that underscores our well-being--especially in later life. Given the stress -laden lives that many of us lead, the holidays have ...

Source: Artwork by Alexi Berry. Used with permission. “The process of deepest inquiry…leads us to recognize that we are finite, that we must die, that we are free, and that we cannot escape our ...

Friendships keep us stable and add a lot of meaning to our lives as adults, yet they’re largely overlooked in the grand scheme of relationship well-being and work. We sacrifice time with friends for ...

Even as economic hardship eases, a growing number of Koreans are sliding into “relationship poverty” — living stable lives ...

When it comes to being in a relationship, we’re always told to steer clear of people who exhibit “red flags.” Some are obvious: I definitely didn’t need any guidance to know that making hateful ...