"If we want confident, capable young adults, we have to let kids practice being uncomfortable,” a psychologist told Newsweek.

The executive secretary, National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education (NMEC), Prof. Musa Garba–Maitafsir, says over 60 million adults in Nigeria lack basic literacy and ...

Black adults in the United States often develop distinctive coping skills by adulthood to handle the chronic stress of racism, according to a new survey by Duke University researchers. The study, as ...

The Kent ISD school serves students ages 18 to 26 who have developmental disabilities. Teacher Kevin Delapaz said the goal is to prepare students for independence. "Our goal here is to make ...

In addition to decreasing loneliness, the effects of peer support can be enhanced by also working on behavior changes to improve depression. Peer support and social engagement both mediate depression ...

Children go through a wide range of emotions, much like adults. They may feel bored, anxious, sad, disappointed, embarrassed, or afraid—just to mention a few. Although it’s normal to experience ...

Associate Professor of Psychology, Binghamton University, State University of New York Older adults diagnosed with dementia lose their ability to assess how well they manage their finances, according ...

Joseph Holt, 49, started a nonprofit to teach young adults trade skills that would help them do something positive with their hands - instead of succumbing to cycles of violence and poverty in ...

Parenting can lead to some of the greatest joys in life. However, it can also lead to massive challenges. Just when you think you’ve mastered the tantrum-filled toddler years, suddenly you have a ...

Group arts interventions, such as painting, dance, or music, significantly reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety in older adults, offering a powerful alternative to traditional treatments. The ...