Self-compassion is thought of as giving yourself the same compassion you'd give others. That means that self-compassion involves comforting and taking care of yourself. Joy Johnson, LCSW, author of ...

Mindfulness and self-compassion are now buzzwords for self-improvement. But in fact, a growing body of research shows these practices can lead to real mental health benefits. This research – ongoing, ...

Thirteen year-old Alita told me she knew there was something wrong with her—something that made her “less than.” She felt that, somehow, she was “marked” and deeply unacceptable—even ugly—inside. She ...

Simple and Essential,” a free online session about “self-compassion as a practical, everyday skill to support emotional ...

Self-compassion is the ongoing practice of relating to yourself kindly and fairly. It is especially helpful during times of stress and suffering. Self-compassion is not kicking yourself when you’re ...

BOSTON - Could doing daily affirmations boost your mental health? A new study out of California says yes. A team of researchers at the University of California Berkeley taught 135 undergraduates how ...

Will this winter ever end? Having to spend extra time indoors to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and its new variants can make the season feel even more isolating. And, though the days are technically ...

NBC 5 and Telemundo 39, in partnership with Metrocare, offer guidance on self-compassion with respect to mental health.

Excerpted with permission from Karuna: The Power of Compassion, Kailash Satyarthi, HarperCollins India.

Self-care can range from physical activities like taking a warm bath, to social activities like catching up with friends, to mental activities like taking a break. Self-care involves conscious ...