The vast majority of people suffering from psychiatric disorders are not prone to violence. Overall, mass shootings by people with serious mental illness represent 1 percent of all gun homicides each year.

Counsel on how to achieve long life and happiness: 9 lessons distilled from research among the world’s oldest, happiest people.

Often, taking action even if you don’t feel hopeful can enhance your optimism. Any step toward a goal, no matter how small, can feel like progress, and is important for people to stop and appreciate the baby steps if they are going to continue in the right direction.