Parental guilt tells you to push harder. But the shame cycle is what's depleting you further. Here's what parental burnout ...

Shame is one of the basic emotions, and it is normal and necessary for all of us to survive in the world. Other emotions — joy, distress, fear, and anger all have survival value, but fear, anger, and ...

A McGill-led study on the role played by shame in the continuing trauma suffered by survivors of childhood sexual abuse ...

We all have shame. And “the less you talk about it,” according to Brené Brown, “the more you have it.” So let’s talk about it a little more, so that we might experience it a little bit less. What is ...

A Christian philosopher pushes back on attempts to rid ourselves of this unloved emotion. In a dramatic way, Auden was recognizing a truth that even most non-Christians affirm: Human beings possess an ...

The relationship between shame and avoidance is not news. But you may be surprised to see how it impacts your finances. A 2021 paper in the Journal of Organizational Behavior and Human Decision ...

Shame has a way of making us feel alone — like we’re the only ones in the world struggling with something. It can make us withdraw or feel depressed, out of control, and helpless. In the worst cases, ...

Shame can lead people to avoid getting treatment for dental issues, potentially worsening oral health inequalities, a new study warns. A better understanding of dental shame could encourage more ...

Hedy Phillips is a freelance lifestyle writer based in New York. While she's not writing on topics like living on a budget and tips for city dwelling, she can usually be found at a concert or ...

Shame is a visceral, instinctual response. We react violently to shaming by others, either by feeling shame or by feeling outraged at the attempt. This human hardwiring, which historically salvaged ...

Shame is not a pleasant emotion. It can make you feel isolated, unworthy, and guilty (as you may well know). But that doesn’t mean it’s not useful. In fact, it’s precisely because shame is so painful ...