An "intellectualizer" is generally characterized by their tendency to over-explain and analyze their uncomfortable emotions with logic and reasoning, at the expense of their relationships or personal ...

This post is by David Preece, Ph.D., edited by James Gross, Ph.D. How are you feeling right now? You might find this question easy to answer, almost impossible to answer, or somewhere in between. We ...

When people consistently bottle up their emotions rather than processing them healthily, they often develop specific behavioral patterns and coping mechanisms. These habits emerge as the mind and body ...

Joseph MD, MBA, is a board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist and researcher who specializes in mental health and trauma. She is the author of High Functioning: Overcome Your Hidden ...

Psychologist shares why people suppress feelings, how it affects their daily functioning of life, and why expressing emotions may be the most underrated survival skill of modern life.

Do you care about things like acceptance, autonomy, intimacy, safety, and trust? If so, you might have emotional needs. Actually, everyone has emotional needs. But, many people think their emotional ...

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 ...

Emotional intelligence has emerged as one of the most valuable interpersonal skills in modern relationships. While academic and professional qualifications once dominated discussions about personal ...

This piece is part of Scientific American's column The Science of Parenting. For more, go here. A couple of years ago I was at the ophthalmologist with my six-year-old daughter. The optician asked me ...

Most parents want to do right by their children, but miss crucial emotional skills that could change their child’s entire life trajectory. Here’s how parents can raise “emotionally intelligent” kids.

Many men have grown up in environments that trained them to suppress their emotions instead of exploring them in a healthy way. While some can unlearn these harmful lessons if they choose to, others ...

In a world where strength and stoicism are often celebrated as hallmarks of masculinity, many men grapple with emotions they are reluctant to express. The urge to cry, to show vulnerability, is a ...