Bouncing Back Can the ability to bounce back from hard times improve your health? Scientists say this trait, called resilience, can foster a more positive outlook on life and boost your immune system as well. Click here to learn more about resilience. MORE FEATURES • Book Review: Playful Parenting • Secrets of happy couples • Dealing with depression after a breakup

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Happiness, empathy, resilience -- everyone has the capacity to experience these healthy, life-affirming traits and emotions. Researchers are now looking beyond mental disorders and focusing on ways to unlock the secrets of positive mental health.

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