Guilt and shame are similar but also dissimilar. Guilt arises when we think that we have done damage to something or someone. Shame arises when we believe that we are damaged in some way (for example, ...

They described replaying the moment over and over, feeling stuck in the past, and struggling with intense emotions including guilt, regret, shame and self-blame. Professor in Psychology and lead ...

You have just thoughtlessly blurted out an offhand comment at a large social gathering, inadvertently insulting someone you know and like. A brief hush falls as this social nightmare unfolds.

Guilt and shame arise from different cognitive triggers and rely on distinct neural systems to guide compensatory behavior.

Feelings of guilt and shame can lead us to behave in a variety of different ways, including trying to make amends or save face, cooperating more with others or avoiding people altogether. Now, ...

We don’t blame ourselves for physical illnesses. Why do we carry the burden for our minds? I’ve yet to meet anyone living ...

Your parents say they won’t move. It’s a common, exhausting scenario: You see signs that your aging parents need more help than you can provide, but they refuse it. Perhaps their health has taken a ...