It’s easy for physicians to show empathy with nonverbal cues during in-person or even video visits. But how can clinicians illustrate how much they care during asynchronous message exchanges? It’s a ...

That’s the question we tried to answer with our empathy quiz, which helps readers like you to explore how you understand what others are feeling. A whopping 182,000 people from all over the world have ...

Before committing ourselves to empathizing with others, we must draw clear boundaries to prevent burnout. Empathy comes in various forms, each with its challenges. Affective empathy involves deeply ...

We are in a cultural moment where concepts of trauma, identity, and neurodivergence have become combined under the broad notion of “difference.” This is especially clear in the recent trend of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Empathy varies a lot among people, psychological research has found. But it also varies widely among countries and cultures. When my colleagues and I set out to analyze the largest study on empathy ...

Empathy is the foundation for connecting with others, and connecting with others is an essential part of entrepreneurship. As John Lennon once said, “A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream ...

Emily Taylor receives funding from a Whorrod Doctoral Scholarship. Lucy Anne Livingston receives funding from the Medical Research Council and is an employee of the National Autistic Society. Punit ...