This week, we sat down with Lisa McCrohan, licensed therapist and Georgetown’s former wellness counselor, to discuss mental health and the ways students and faculty can navigate the overwhelming ...

Self-respect (also referred to as “appraisal self-respect”) is the belief that someone deserves dignity and regard because ...

The concept of self-love has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. Once dismissed as mere narcissism or selfishness, genuine self-acceptance and compassion for oneself now emerge as ...

Last week, we discussed how love isn't just about the easy moments — it's about expanding our circle, particularly during challenging times. But before we reach outward, we should ask: how often do we ...

Endings can awaken guilt and shame for trauma survivors. Learn how the Self-Forgiveness Pool ritual can help release ...

Compassion training activates brain regions linked to resilience and well-being, contrasting with empathy's association with ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. February is “Heart Month,” and it’s a time to pay attention ...

Once upon a Drag Race episode, RuPaul asked a seemingly simple question: 'If you can't love yourself, how in the hell are you going to love somebody else?' That now-iconic sign-off resonated with ...

Eyal is a writer and psychologist. Her work has appeared in The Atlantic, Wired, and Psychology Today. She is currently writing a book on how therapy culture lost its way Extolled by politicians and ...

Self-loathing describes a constant belief or feeling of worthlessness, failure, inadequacy, and incompetence. People may feel they are not good enough and undeserving of anything good in life. Having ...