In the Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu writes, “When the government is laid back / The people are relaxed. When the government is nitpicking / The people are anxious.” The Tao Te Ching aimed to help humans ...

To the editor: The kind of existential perspective that psychotherapist Seth Gillihan discusses in his op-ed article provides a foundation for recognizing some of the uncomfortable truths about life ...

Existential therapy is a form of psychotherapy that aims to help people find a sense of meaning in their lives. It is less rigidly structured than other types of therapy and focuses on exploring a ...

Coming to Stanford all the way from Dirty Jerz (NJ) and settling into post-NSO life, I feel an insurmountable pressure to make the most of this fancy education, to foster lifelong friendships and ...

If you've ever wondered about the meaning of life, you have something in common with the great historical philosophers. Sometimes, asking yourself big questions, such as "Who am I?" or "What's my ...

A person with existential depression may experience an ongoing feeling of hopelessness and a struggle to find meaning in life. These symptoms can disrupt a person’s life and leave them feeling ...