Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Eric Wood writes about college mental health and emerging adults There are perceived barriers to establishing a sense of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about personal and professional health and well-being. Despite the numerous opportunities to feel more connected the ...

Most people are social beings and need human connection and community to thrive. We’re shaped by our social environments and studies show that our well-being depends on our connections to others. And ...

Maryam Henderson-Uloho is founder and owner of Sister Hearts, a thrift store and housing facility for ex-offenders to transition back into society. BY FastCo Works All around the world, individuals ...

A Williamsport ministry serving meals, offering worship, and tutoring in after-school programs is about to get a more climate ...

Experiencing a sense of belonging is vital for our psychological well-being. Being a part of a healthy community can help us feel connected to others, as well as feel we’re part of something larger ...

AMES, Iowa – A new survey of residents in 99 Iowa towns offers a snapshot of how these communities have changed over the past 20 years. While a majority of residents describe their community as safe ...

In the words of Coretta Scott King, “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” At a recent meeting, some facts came to my attention that ...

If you were asked to list the things people should do to lengthen their lives, what would you say? Most of us would mention things like stopping smoking, exercising regularly or maintaining a healthy ...

San Diego (and southern California) face a watershed moment in our quest to build more affordable housing near the sea. We are in, let us call it, a “zeitgeist design moment,” when intersecting ...

Each year, millions of high school students visit college campuses from coast to coast in search of the right place for them to further their educations. In addition to strong academics and enriching ...