Just What Is Purposelessness Anyway? Simply put, any behavior that's pleasure-directed--rather than goal-directed--warrants being understood as purposeless. Typically, such behavior is extemporaneous, ...

When he was helping someone to die, BJ Miller did not necessarily discuss existential philosophy with them, he baked cookies with them instead. Or the palliative care doctor and triple amputee might ...

The end of senior year is now often characterized by a sense of purposelessness. Here are five ways high school seniors can connect with what matters to them. By Ned Johnson As most college-bound high ...

This feature is only available to members. Join now for full online access. In his book Of Boys and Men, researcher Richard Reeves writes, “Men are much more likely to commit suicide than women. This ...

A new study by Singapore’s Institute of Mental Health has found that showing just four out of 10 specific warning signs – anger, anxiety, purposelessness, or recklessness – may point to a heightened ...