Compassion and empathy also differ in the effects they have. Compassion tends to be based on taking action, whereas empathy is rooted in feeling. Because compassion is action-based, people are more ...

Through learning these practices across the study, teens decreased in suicidal ideation from before to after taking MSC-T, ...

Compassion training activates brain regions linked to resilience and well-being, contrasting with empathy's association with negative feelings. Compassion involves proactive action to alleviate ...

Countries around the world face a health care workforce crisis: The World Health Organization estimates that by 2030, an additional 40 million health care professionals will be needed. Meanwhile, in ...

With the world in such a state of flux and division, how can we develop connection and compassion within ourselves and with others? Compassion is an action to relieve suffering through the most ...

Emory University’s Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion-Based Ethics (aka Emory Compassion Center) is hosting a series of events on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 to celebrate the launch of their ...

Self-compassion is a core aspect of self-care, and goes along with being able to be kind and curious toward oneself, rather than harsh, full of shame, and blaming. Arguably, feeling kind and nurturing ...

Sr. Suzanne Jabro knows firsthand that migrants living at Cobina Posada del Migrante Shelter in Mexicali, Mexico, face a preponderance of needs every day. Residents at the spartan shelter 1 mile from ...

Reid Health nurse Sarah Swanson received the DAISY Award for December for her compassionate care of a cancer patient during a ...

It's time to have political leaders who are genuinely working for the welfare of constituents and not attempting to influence ...

Across our nation there is division, confusion, cruelty and debates about who is worthy of our care and attention. We are questioning the essential and basic supports our society is willing to provide ...