MYM – Is being nice a mental health superpower?

Minding Your Mind by James O'Loghlin

May 18, 202600:27:23Health

Can trying to be nice to everyone improve your mental health? Is niceness an attitude, a personality trait, a learned behaviour or a choice? If you have any questions or comments, email Ian and James at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

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