“Crying shows us what really matters to us” - The Power of Crying with Dr Tony Bates

from Brendan O'Connor · host RTÉ Radio 1

Clinical Psychologist, Dr Tony Bates, talks about why we cry in sad or beautiful moments. He also explains the power of tears, their release effect, why people might try to hide their tears and why he worries about the people who never cry.

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