For human beings to function socially, they need to be able to perceive, understand, and talk about others' mental states, such as beliefs, desires and intentions. There is no consensus among researchers as to when children develop this ability. Previous research indicates that it emerges around the age of four, but research shows that children can demonstrate this ability earlier - within social situations that they experience together with an engaged adult.| ScienceDaily
A U.Va. study using brain scans has found that people experience risk to friends in the same way they feel risk to themselves.| UVA Today
Empathy can evolve and foster cooperation in a game-theoretic analysis of behavior.| eLife
While leaders are rightly focused on the physical effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s another global challenge emerging: mental health.| Qualtrics