Social stress could lead to asthma, arthritis and depression, study says. Aug. 6, 2010— -- Social rejection isn't just bad for your ego, it may be harmful to your health. At least that's the ...

Though painful, social rejection can be a powerful learning tool, new USC research suggests. The study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, uncovers the neurological ...

Imagine finding out your friends hosted a dinner party and didn’t invite you, or that you were passed over for a job you were excited about. These moments hurt, and people often describe rejection in ...

Latest study shows that a social rejection can not only break a person’s heart but also result in a drop in the heart rate. The researchers from Netherlands found that the disappointment of feeling ...

Social ties are vital for mental and physical health. However, psychiatric patients in particular frequently encounter social exclusion and rejection. Furthermore, psychiatric patients often react ...

You can always count on TikTok to reveal new mental health trends. The newest one, called “rejection therapy,” encourages those who suffer from social anxiety to seek out rejection so they can become ...

Authenticity is idolized, especially in cultures that prize individuality. In times of upheaval, when there is a sudden change in direction, we reflect upon who we are and how we are living.

Imagine finding out your friends hosted a dinner party and didn’t invite you, or that you were passed over for a job you were excited about. These moments hurt, and people often describe rejection in ...

The art of love is largely the art of persistence. ― Albert Ellis Albert Ellis was one of the founders of what is now known as cognitive-behavioral therapy. In the early days, Ellis called his own ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Begüm Babür, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences (THE CONVERSATION) ...