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 negative mindset is known to trigger or heighten stress and anxiety — and new research has revealed other trickle-down effects on mental and physical health. Researchers from Amen Clinics, a ...

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 ...

Do you often replay the bad yet always forget the good? Here’s the science behind negative thought spirals and how to find balance and resilience. Do you know why our brains can replay our most ...

Imagine you're in a group meeting, and no one asks what you think. You start to wonder, "Maybe they don't care about what I think." That thought might make you feel left out and unimportant. Soon, ...

Many people experience negative thought spirals or feedback loops. The triggers for these spirals can be minor, but they can lead to major self-doubts and questioning our sense of belonging, skills, ...

Are there times when you just can’t seem to push an unpleasant thought out of your head no matter how hard you try? Perhaps you thought you said something friendly to a person you didn't know very ...

Get ready for an attitude adjustment. Being a “negative person” or a “positive person” isn’t set in stone — and using a really simple trick that anyone can learn could change your mood, your ...

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Intrusive thoughts are a symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a mental health condition in which a person experiences involuntary obsessions and compulsions that may cause distress.