People diagnosed with major depression seem destined for frequent, intense crying jags. After all, their condition revolves around feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness. That common ...

Taylor Leamey wrote about all things wellness for CNET, specializing in mental health, sleep and nutrition coverage. She has invested hundreds of hours into studying and researching sleep and holds a ...

Goethe wrote about crying, “It’s not the tears we cry that hurt us, but the one’s we struggle not to cry for they drip within our sad and weary hearts.” One of our deepest human needs is to be ...

In the movie "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind," Jim Carrey plays the role of Joel, a troubled man filled with grief over a woman he can barely remember. He tries to remember her, but his ...

Emotional crying is a behavior largely unique to humans and could be considered a step forward in evolution, a consequence of a deeper connection to sadness and mourning. Yet it's often given a bad ...