The slasher romcom shows that even a journey through the dark needs room for empathy. By Richard Newby Movies are a love language. When you stop to think about it, it’s a grand gesture for hundreds of ...

ATLANTA — For Leland and Phaedra Benford, film is one of their first loves. They power couple grew up with movies as an escape from reality and a way to enjoy life. Their childlike curiosity with the ...

Before looking at the way empathy has recently been under attack, it helps to understand what it is and what it isn’t. Professor Gad Saad calls empathy a “noble emotion,” but it’s not an emotion. A ...

Having empathy for others is a key component to developing strong relationships. According to psychiatrist Helen Riess, empathy involves a person's ability to recognize their own feelings while ...

We live in the Age of Empathy. It’s become a kind of secular religion, invoked as the cure for everything from personal conflict to political division. Empathy is perceived as an unqualified good.

Empathy is more than a buzzword—it’s a foundational skill. The ability to recognize and understand others’ emotions—and to respond in ways that are constructive and caring—can help adolescents build ...