Our Resources for mental health and wellness - Kaiser Permanente PDFs

Connection describes emotions that underpin effective relationships with otherskindness, empathy, and keeping a positive outlook. Davidson mentioned research recommending that a two-week meditation program focused on compassion can increase individuals's warm-heartedness and altruism and alter their underlying brain function. In another research study, researchers established a video game to promote pro-social behavior in kids, featuring aliens with practical facial expressions who need the kids' aid, and in which kids are rewarded for being generous and valuable to the aliens.

Insight is defined as having a healthy sense of self, the ability to deflect self-defeating stories, and to recuperate rapidly from...