Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Providing tools and resources to start, grow and manage your business. The idea that helping others is a good thing and we should ...

We all know how critically important help, support, and encouragement are if you’re recovering from a physical or mental health issue or substance misuse. But it can often be really hard to ask for ...

For years, philosophers and psychologists have debated whether empathy helps or hinders the ways people decide how to help others. Critics of empathy argue that it makes people care too ...

It can be incredibly challenging to watch a friend, family member, or romantic partner struggle with emotional or behavioral problems. Many people avoid or delay seeking treatment that could improve ...

As part of our series on community and service, called Here to Help, Mary Louise Kelly speaks to former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy about the benefits of volunteering. Time for our series Here ...

Imagine you’ve just seen something you found awe-inspiring—perhaps you watched the sun set over the ocean, were immersed in an art exhibit, or saw your favorite band perform. Now imagine that, on your ...

The human desire to help others is deeply rooted in our neurobiology. In fact, neuroscience research has shown that helping others activates the “reward” area of our brains. In other words, when we do ...

Research that overturns common assumptions about competence and confidence. Wayne Baker, professor emeritus at the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, has spent much of his career ...