Much has been written about cognitive distortions—those fixed, inaccurate patterns of thinking that can cause so much unhappiness. A quick Google search turns up dozens of articles that list any ...

Seeking professional help, like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, is the best way to overcome social anxiety. Relaxation ...

Cognitive distortions, or thinking errors, can take a toll on our mental health. Here are five such thinking patterns and ways to overcome them. We are all vulnerable to certain “thinking errors,” ...

We all talk to ourselves under our breath, although many of us are unwilling to admit it out of fear that people might think we’re crazy. Sometimes we even talk to ourselves out loud, such as when we ...

Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology, Department of Life Sciences College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Brunel University of London Imagine seeking help for anxiety, only to find that your ...

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; ...

NEW YORK (AP) — When we make mistakes at work, it can lead to a cycle of negative thinking. The damaging thoughts swirl: “I’m an impostor.” “I’m not smart enough.” “I’m failing at my job.” Feeling ...

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 ...