Kindness and the Mental Health Connection The earliest signs of kindness, which you can see pretty soon after birth, are the glimmerings of empathy and compassion - pain at the pain of others. Once they’re capable of coordinated movement, babies will often try to soothe others who are suffering, by patting and stroking. Psychologically, acts of kindness make us feel grateful, empathetic, and compassionate. These are feelings that have a positive effect on mental health. |