Embracing Life’s Highs and Lows Boosts Mental Health in Middle Age

Aug. 5, 2025
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Embracing Lifes Highs And Lows Boosts Mental Health In Middle Age

What’s the key to strong emotional health? A U-M study points to the Nietzschean concept of amor fati—the “love of one’s fate.” Middle-aged adults who embrace this mindset and approach life’s ups and downs with joyful acceptance tend to have better mental health. In this research spotlight from Michigan News, U-M psychologist Edward Chang shares insights on how to build greater mental resilience with age.

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