Faking a smile makes you feel happier, study reveals

When you're feeling a bit down, grinning might be the last thing on your mind. But could faking a smile actually make you feel better? The question has been part of a long-standing debate among psychology researchers about whether pulling facial expressions can influence our emotions – an idea known as the facial feedback hypothesis. Now, new research has found strong evidence it does. When you're feeling a bit down, grinning might be the last thing on your mind.