There are two types of people in this world: givers and takers. We all recognize the latter because they latch on to good people, taking what they can and offering nothing in return. But givers are a ...

A savior complex, or white knight syndrome, describes this need to “save” people by fixing their problems. It may have negative effects on your health and relationships. It’s understandable to want to ...

Wanting to help others can be good for your health. But if you feel like you have to do it and put aside your own well-being to do so, it can be problematic. This is known as a messiah complex, savior ...

Every year between October and January, nonprofit organizations prepare for the flood of interest from well-meaning community members seeking opportunities to volunteer, write a check or simply engage ...