Ever find yourself focusing on the bad in every situation? That’s a cognitive distortion called mental filtering, which is therapist-speak for you’re stuck in a negative thought cycle. Negative ...

Many people around the world suffer from depression. Though depression can be extremely debilitating, evidence-based treatments (like cognitive-behavioral therapy) provide hope, because they can be ...

We all have that inner voice. The one that whispers you’re not good enough whenever you try something new. The one that catalogs every embarrassing thing you’ve ever done and replays them on loop at 3 ...

Ever wondered if your thoughts could affect your physical health? It might sound surprising, but negative thinking does more ...

Positive thinking offers a variety of benefits. Not only can it improve your health and job satisfaction, it can make you feel happier and less stressed. So, why is it hard to keep negative thoughts ...

It’s no secret that our minds hold incredible power over our bodies, often in ways we don’t fully understand. The connection ...

A groundbreaking study has confirmed what many people experience but rarely discuss: our mental well-being follows a predictable daily pattern. Analyzing data from over 49,000 adults, researchers ...

Repetitive negative thinking is a major element of psychological disorders. Clinically concerning levels of anxiety, depression, and anger all carry with them repetitive thoughts that serve to ...

Nipping negative repetitive thinking in the bud has the potential to stave off numerous mental health disorders. Think Eeyore and Piglet. Cheerful Piglet is a chronic worrier, coping with anxiety; ...

A new study has challenged the commonly held belief that consciously suppressing negative thoughts is bad for our mental health, finding that people who did so had lower levels of post-traumatic ...

Even the most capable of professionals can find themselves caught up in unproductive thinking—especially when under pressure. Left unchecked, these patterns can affect decision-making, communication ...